Description
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and savory pineapple soy glaze. The sauce caramelizes slightly on the grill, creating a glossy, sticky finish with lightly charred edges and rich flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat grill to medium heat and ensure even temperature across the surface.
4. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning occasionally.
5. Brush extra marinade over the chicken while grilling to build layers of flavor.
6. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly caramelized on the edges.
7. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving so the glaze settles.
Notes
Marinating longer deepens the flavor and improves tenderness.
Use medium heat to avoid burning the glaze.
Brush sauce gradually during cooking for a thicker, glossy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Grilled Huli Huli Chicken, grilled Hawaiian BBQ chicken, tropical grilled chicken, island grilled chicken