Huli-Huli Chicken
This Hawaiian-inspired grilled chicken delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort. The marinade does all the work
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup canned pineapple juice
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
Instructions
- Combine. In a large zip top bag, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and ginger paste. Place chicken thighs on top.
- Marinate. Seal bag, removing excess air. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- Preheat grill. Heat grill pan over medium heat or preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you don't have a grill, a broiler works well as an alternative cooking method.
Watch for flare-ups during cooking due to the sugar content in the marinade.