Sweet, smoky, sticky, and packed with Hawaiian-inspired flavor — this Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is marinated in a savory pineapple-soy glaze and grilled until beautifully caramelized and juicy.
🧾 Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks 🍗
1 cup pineapple juice 🍍
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🥣 Make the marinade
In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
2. 🍗 Marinate the chicken
Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
3. 🔥 Preheat grill
Heat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
4. 🍍 Grill the chicken
Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side, brushing with extra marinade as it grills.
5. ✨ Caramelize the glaze
Continue grilling until the sauce becomes sticky and slightly charred.
6. 🍽️ Serve
Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, grilled pineapple, or macaroni salad.
😋 Description
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is juicy, smoky, sweet, and loaded with tropical Hawaiian BBQ flavor. The sticky pineapple glaze caramelizes beautifully on the grill, making every bite irresistible.
❓ Question
Would you serve this with rice 🍚 or grilled pineapple 🍍?
