Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a classic Hawaiian grilled chicken dish featuring a sweet and savory marinade made with soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, and garlic. Marinated chicken breasts are grilled to juicy perfection and finished with a reduced glaze for a flavorful, tropical-inspired meal perfect for any grill master.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 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
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, and sesame oil.
- Mix Smoothly: Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Incorporate minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground black pepper into the marinade, whisking until fully blended.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts into a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- Coat Chicken: Pour marinade over the chicken ensuring even coverage.
- Refrigerate: Seal and refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 to 4 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Remove Chicken from Marinade: Take chicken out, reserving marinade for later use.
- Grill Chicken: Place chicken on grill and cook about 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Simmer Reserved Marinade: Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce Marinade: Let marinade simmer for approximately 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Rest Chicken: Remove grilled chicken from heat and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Glaze Chicken: Brush the thickened marinade glaze onto the chicken breasts.
- Serve: Serve the Huli Huli Chicken hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Marinating for longer (up to 4 hours) enhances the flavor greatly.
- Ensure the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Reserved marinade must be boiled to kill any bacteria from raw chicken before using as glaze.
- Garnishing with green onions or sesame seeds adds a nice texture and visual appeal.
- Can be served with rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
