Description
Tasty Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to the tropics. This mouthwatering recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and delightful aroma. Serve it alongside grilled pineapple slices for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh garlic (minced, about 6 cloves)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup pineapple slices (fresh or canned)
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil until combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and clean the grates thoroughly.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and grill marks appear.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, add pineapple slices alongside the chicken until caramelized (about 3-4 minutes).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with pineapple (about 150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg