Huli Huli Chicken
Experience the flavors of Hawaii with this sweet and smoky Huli Huli Chicken, marinated and grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 144 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground black pepper to the bowl and whisk again.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over, ensuring even coating. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving marinade for later. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Simmer the Marinade: Pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan, bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Rest and Glaze the Chicken: Let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes and then brush with thickened marinade before serving.
- Serve the Dish: Serve hot, optionally garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg