Huli Huli Chicken

A tropical Hawaiian barbecue dish featuring marinated grilled chicken thighs and charred pineapple, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 15

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Calories: 280

For the Marinade

1/2 cup soy sauce Use a decent quality soy sauce.
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice Trader Joe's pineapple chunks can be used for convenience.
1/4 cup ketchup Standard ketchup is sufficient.
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Main Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thighs Thighs are preferred for more flavor.
1 cup sliced pineapple, for grilling Pineapple slices can be grilled alongside the chicken.
to taste sliced green onions, for garnish Use for garnish after cooking.

Preparation

In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
Place the chicken thighs in a resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the leftover marinade, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
Optional: Grill pineapple slices for a few minutes on each side until charred.
Serve the grilled chicken garnished with sliced green onions and the grilled pineapple.

For beneficial results, avoid salting the chicken too early and baste liberally during grilling.