Description
Easy Huli Huli Grilled Chicken is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of Hawaii to your backyard. This dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. With each bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that’s perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners. Impress your guests with this easy yet delicious recipe that captures the essence of a Hawaiian luau!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp ground ginger (or fresh ginger)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last five minutes of grilling, add pineapple chunks to caramelize.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve with grilled pineapple and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg