Description
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe brings the sweet and savory flavors of Hawaii to your table with a simple homemade marinade and tender grilled chicken thighs. Perfect for an easy dinner, the chicken is marinated in a mixture of brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic, then cooked to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Chicken
- 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh minced ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk together until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated well. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the Grill or Pan: When ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat or prepare a stovetop skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the excess marinade for basting. Grill or cook the chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice caramelized exterior.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the chicken moist.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to enhance the flavors.
- If grilling is not an option, cooking on the stovetop using a skillet or pan works well.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Reserve some marinade to baste while cooking to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
- Make sure to discard any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw chicken to avoid contamination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7 oz
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 652 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 59 g
- Cholesterol: 287 mg
