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Huli Huli grilled chicken thighs on a white plate.

Huli Huli Chicken

5 from 9 votes
This delicious Huli Huli Chicken recipe is full of Hawaiian flavors. Whip the marinade together in the morning and you have a quick and easy dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

Marinade

  • Whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Optional step: Set aside about ⅓ cup marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for basting at the end. Set remaining marinade aside while you prep your meat.
  • If desired, trim the excessive fat off the chicken thighs. You do not need to remove all of the fat, it adds flavor and will melt off during the cooking process. Just use a clean pair of kitchen shears to snip off and large pieces that might fall off on the grill.
  • Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.

Grilling

  • When ready to grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, lightly oil the grate, and then place the chicken on the hot grill and close the lid. Cook around 5 minutes per side, until an instant read thermometer reads 165℉.
  • Once chicken is to temperature, reduce heat to low and baste each side with reserved glaze for an additional 1 minute or so.
  • Remove chicken from grill. Cover with foil and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Huli Huli marinade contains a lot of sugar which can leave it prone to burning quickly on the grill. Be sure to watch your heat and turn it down if you see the outside of your chicken getting charred too quickly. You can move your chicken to indirect heat for a bit to cook through if needed, and then move back over the flame to get crispy at the end of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 7oz, Calories: 401kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 59g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 287mg, Sodium: 652mg, Potassium: 786mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: BBQ
Keyword: Huli Huli Chicken
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
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