Categories Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dishes

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

by Annmarie

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a summertime grilling recipe that’s bursting with tropical flavor! Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ketchup—giving you that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky.

This Hawaiian-inspired dish is perfect for warm weather cookouts when you’re ready to take a break from the usual burgers and hot dogs. Chicken thighs stay tender and flavorful on the grill, soaking up all that rich marinade. Pair this grilled chicken with steamed rice, grilled vegetables, and slices of caramelized pineapple for the ultimate aloha-inspired dinner!

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a summertime grilling recipe that’s bursting with tropical flavor! Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ketchup—giving you that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky.

Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 24 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4 pounds) OR 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, broth, ginger and garlic until combined. *Reserve 1 cup of marinade for basting. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Divide remaining marinade between two large resealable plastic bags. Add 12 chicken thighs to each; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
  4. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Serve chicken with fresh slices of pineapple (grilled is amazing) and sliced green onion, if desired.

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