Description
Sizzling Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken delivers tropical flavors straight from the grill to your plate, making your summer cookout an instant crowd-pleaser with its perfectly caramelized marinade and juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 fresh pineapple rings
Marinade & Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup pure pineapple juice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup teriyaki sauce, ⅓ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer chicken into a large zip-top bag and pour entire marinade mixture over the meat. Seal and refrigerate for 2 hours to absorb maximum flavor.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to 400°F. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the liquid for later use.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and obtaining nice char marks.
- Place 4 fresh pineapple rings directly onto the 400°F grill surface. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden caramelized edges appear.
- Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Boil at medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce reduces and thickens.
- Plate cooked white rice as your base. Layer grilled chicken on top of rice, then crown with a grilled pineapple ring.
- Drizzle thickened glaze over the stack. Sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds as your final garnish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor, letting it soak in the fridge overnight develops incredible taste complexity.
- Ensure grill is clean and lightly oiled to prevent chicken from sticking and tearing during cooking.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling so juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over mixed grilled vegetables instead.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg