Jun 09 2026
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Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken thighs basted in sweet and savory Huli Huli sauce, served with chargrilled pineapple and yellow rice. Finished with a drizzle of our house-made Yum Yum Sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Huli Huli Chicken

For the Chargrilled Pineapple

For the Yellow Rice

For the Yum Yum Sauce

Method

For the Huli Huli Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well until sugar is dissolved. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade. Grill chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

For the Chargrilled Pineapple

  1. 3

    Prepare the Pineapple

    Brush pineapple slices with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.

  2. 4

    Grill the Pineapple

    Place the pineapple slices on the grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until caramelized and grill marks appear. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Yellow Rice

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine rice, turmeric, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

For the Yum Yum Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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