Hawaiian Chicken (Huli Huli)
You'll love this Huli Huli BBQ or Hawaiian chicken thighs marinaded in pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup and brown sugar. It can be made on the outdoor grill, stove or oven. The perfect tropical inspired weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl with cover or Ziplock Bag
- Measuring Tools
- Outdoor Grill, Grill Pan, or Sheet Pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ¾ cup Pineapple Juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- ½ tablespoon Fresh Garlic or Garlic Powder
- ½ tablespoon Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- In a bowl or zipper bag add the chicken thighs, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and onion powder. Toss or Mix.
- Place in the refrigerator to marinade for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
Cook on Grill
- Heat the grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Internal temp of 165F.
Cook in Oven
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place chicken thighs on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or internal temp of 165F. Flip halfway through cook to prevent burning.
- Serve with the classic white rice and Hawaiian Mac salad. Enjoy.