Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Author: Riley Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER

Description

A sweet-savory Hawaiian classic featuring juicy chicken with a caramelized exterior and a sticky glaze, perfect for backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts)
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons 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, whisking until smooth.
  2. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce for basting and refrigerate.
  3. 3. Marinate the chicken in the remaining sauce in a ziplock bag for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. 4. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  5. 5. Remove chicken from the marinade, discard used marinade, and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
  6. 6. Baste the chicken with reserved marinade in the last 5 minutes of grilling.
  7. 7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with sliced green onions.