Description
This Grilled Huli Huli Chicken recipe offers a delicious Hawaiian-inspired marinade featuring pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, creating a sweet and savory glaze. Marinated for several hours and grilled to perfection, this dish delivers juicy, flavorful chicken breasts with a delightful caramelized exterior and tender interior, perfect for a summer barbecue or family dinner.
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, and minced garlic until the ingredients are fully combined into a smooth marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag, add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, seal the bag tightly, and ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.
- Refrigerate: Place the sealed bag in the refrigerator and marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Prepare for Grilling: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, take out the chicken breasts from the bag, and discard the leftover marinade safely.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked thoroughly with a nicely charred exterior.
Notes
- For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- If you don't have a grill, an indoor grill pan or broiler can be substituted.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice and grilled vegetables.
