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Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

August 3, 2020 18 Comments

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This Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a Hawaiian dish that’s full of fabulous flavor!

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I’ve been meaning to make this Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa for quite a while guys and boy, I’m kinda bummed it’s taken me so long to get it to the table.

I got the idea for it from my sister Carolyn and brother-in-law John. They both love to cook and they make this dish quite often. When I saw a photo of it pop up on John’s IG feed recently, I knew I’d have to give it a try.

This dish is without a doubt, a winner, winner chicken dinner!

A glass bowl filled with pineapple salsa

What is the origin of Huli Huli Chicken?

According to Hawaii Magazine in 1955, Ernest Morgado of Pacific Poultry barbecued his version of teriyaki chicken for a gathering of farmers. He cooked the chicken between two grills. The grills had to be flipped over. Since huli in Hawaiian is turn, the dish was named Huli Huli Chicken.

Overhead photo of a glass bowl filled with chicken thighs and a glass bowl filled with huli huli marinadeOverhead photo of marinating chicken thighs

The marinade for this chicken is beyond flavorful. You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to make the marinade, but you’ll need to marinate the chicken for at least 8 hours to overnight to achieve that intense flavor.

Overhead photo of glass bowl filled with chopped pineapple and pineapple pieces on white cutting board

The chicken goes perfectly with a side of pineapple salsa. The whole kit and kaboodle is like a party in your mouth!

Pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion, dressed with a bit of fresh lime juice make for an easy, refreshing summer side for this chicken. And it takes no time to whip up too!

Overhead photo of glass bowl filled with ingredients for pineapple salsa

This is one dish that needs to make your menu folks. Hope you give it a go!

And if you do, snap a pic and share. I’d love to see. Enjoy!

Overhead photo of dish with Huli Huli chicken with a white bowl of pineapple salsa

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Recipe:

I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, but you can also use bone-in chicken parts or white chicken pieces. You will just need to adjust your grilling time until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

 

Chicken thighs cooking on a grill

5 from 8 votes
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Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 35 mins
 

This Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a Hawaiian dish that's full of fabulous flavor!

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Pineapple Salsa
  • 3 cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 limes, juiced
Huli Huli Chicken
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
Pineapple Salsa
  1. Combine all salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well.

Huli Huli Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger and garlic. Whisk together until well combined. Reserve and refrigerate 1/2 cup of the marinade in a small bowl for basting chicken. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade in the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, stirring the chicken once or twice.

  2. Spray your grill grates with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the grill to medium, about 400 degrees. Add the chicken to the grill. Cover and cook about 7 minutes, then turn and continue to cook for 7 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside and to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, basting it with the reserved marinade after turning. Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs.

  3. Serve chicken either topped with some pineapple salsa or with the salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts
Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 215mg72%
Sodium 1100mg48%
Potassium 858mg25%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 32g36%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 696IU14%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from The New York Times

 

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Comments

  1. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    August 3, 2020 at 9:34 am

    This looks so good! And I don’t even need the chicken–just give me that salsa and a spoon! Nothing beats fresh pineapple in the summer!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:42 am

      It’s a yummy combination Kelsie!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 3, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Looks fabulous and I love to enjoy meat with fruit, especially n the Summer! Can’t wait to try it :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Me too Jennifer! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    August 3, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    Love sweet and savoury dishes and this looks like a winner! Perfect for any day of the week! Pinned :) Happy Monday!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Dawn! You too!

      Reply
  4. Marissa says

    August 3, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    The huli huli chicken looks SO juicy and flavorful, Mary Ann. And I could just devour that pineapple salsa with a spoon!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:43 am

      It’s so good Marissa! It’ll be on our menu often this summer!

      Reply
  5. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

    August 3, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    I just marinaded three chicken thighs in your marinade. I won’t be able to make the salsa because I am in my mountain cabin and I don’t have a pineapple. I decided to make a corn salsa instead.

    Reply
    • Gerlinde says

      August 4, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      It was delicious even without the salsa.

      Reply
      • Mary Ann says

        August 6, 2020 at 12:39 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it Gerlinde!

        Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Perfect with corn salsa Gerlinde. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    August 3, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    This looks amazing, Mary Ann! reminds me of a dish I made a few years ago. Can’t wait to give this a whirl. my mouth is watering just thinking about these awesome flavors!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:44 am

      It really is delish Laura!

      Reply
  7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 4, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Huli hulu chicken is so delicious! And, yours looks absolutely outstanding! I’m loving that pineapple salsa too! This is summer dinner perfection!!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Thanks so much Chey!

      Reply
  8. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    August 4, 2020 at 11:35 pm

    I’m soooo making this soon, Mary Ann. I’m such a pineapple fan, especially when it’s in savory dishes. This chicken looks AMAZING! Even my kids are going to devour it.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 6, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Yay! Enjoy it!

      Reply

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