Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering Hawaiian dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, delivering a delightful taste that transports you straight to the islands. Perfect for family gatherings or a weeknight dinner, serve it alongside rice or grilled vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Pineapple slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or oven to 375°F.
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve leftover marinade) and cook on the grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Optional: Add pineapple slices during the last few minutes of grilling or baking.
- Brush reserved marinade onto chicken while cooking for added moisture and flavor.
- Let rest briefly before slicing; serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg