Jun 09 2026
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Huli Huli Chicken New 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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Huli Huli Chicken

Yellow Rice

Yum Yum Sauce

Method

Huli Huli Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the Huli Huli marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor.

  3. 3

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, basting with leftover marinade, until fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Grill Pineapple

    During the last few minutes of grilling the chicken, add pineapple slices to the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.

Yellow Rice Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine long-grain rice, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Yum Yum Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Yum Yum Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a scoop of yellow rice, top with grilled Huli Huli chicken, and add grilled pineapple slices. Drizzle with Yum Yum sauce before serving.

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