Huli Huli Chicken: Discover the Secrets to Perfection!
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian dish known for its sweet and savory flavor, marinated in a unique blend of ingredients and grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg