Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Author: Calvin Rourke Prep Time: 180 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 196 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER

Description

A bright, caramelized Hawaiian classic with sweet pineapple, salty soy, and warm ginger notes, perfect for barbecues and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ½ cup of soy sauce
  • ½ cup of brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup of ketchup
  • ¼ cup of chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of minced garlic
  • Sliced green onions for topping
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Instructions

  1. 1. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic; whisk together thoroughly.
  2. 2. Set aside 1 cup of sauce for basting, and combine remaining sauce with chicken in a ziplock bag for marination; marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3. Set the grill to medium heat; cook chicken with the lid closed for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooking through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  4. 4. In the last 5 minutes, baste with reserved marinade and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.