Description
Hawaiian huli huli chicken brings island magic to your dinner table with sweet and tangy flavors. Marinated chicken grills to perfection, promising a delightful culinary journey that transports you straight to tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) sesame oil
Thickening and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
- Fresh pineapple slices, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and position chicken thighs in a single, even layer within a large baking dish.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by combining pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan.
- Activate medium heat, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer and allowing flavors to meld for approximately 10 minutes, stirring periodically until it slightly condenses.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with water until smooth, then integrate into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously to achieve a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Generously drench chicken thighs with the prepared sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and glistening.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (74C) and sauce develops a rich, caramelized glaze.
- Midway through cooking, baste chicken with additional sauce to enhance flavor and promote even caramelization.
- Allow chicken to rest for several minutes after removing from oven, enabling juices to redistribute.
- Optional: Embellish with fresh pineapple slices, delicate green onion slivers, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a final flourish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor infusion and more tender meat.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- For crispy exterior, broil chicken for 2-3 minutes after baking to caramelize sauce perfectly.
- Replace regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain authentic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg