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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

A delicious and vibrant Hawaiian dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in a sweet teriyaki and pineapple glaze, served over fluffy white rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 450

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

  • ½ cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • cup pure pineapple juice (no sugar added)
  • ¼ cup low-sodium or naturally brewed soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Chicken and Toppings

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs organic or air-chilled preferred
  • 4 pieces fresh pineapple rings
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked white rice for stacking

Method

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
  • Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.

Grilling

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and grill for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
  • Add pineapple rings to the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
  • In a small saucepan, boil reserved marinade for 5–6 minutes until thickened into a glossy sauce.

Assembly

  • Spoon cooked rice onto a plate, layer with grilled chicken, top with a grilled pineapple ring, and then drizzle with the glaze. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. Ensure your grill is hot enough for nice grill marks. Don’t skip the glaze step for extra flavor.
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