Description
This Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple recipe brings the flavors of the tropics to your dinner table. Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, served with caramelized pineapple – a perfect blend of tangy and sweet.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour half the marinade over the chicken, and reserve the other half for basting. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until cooked through and caramelized.
- Grill Pineapple: During the last few minutes, grill pineapple chunks until slightly charred.
- Serve: Serve chicken topped with grilled pineapple, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, use a charcoal grill.
- You can also bake the chicken at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Serve with steamed rice or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Marinating
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with pineapple
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 720 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 105 milligrams
