Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Glaze
Sweet, smoky, and sizzling with tropical flavor—these Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Thighs are a backyard BBQ standout. Juicy chicken glazed with a tangy pineapple sauce takes this dish from simple to unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Pineapple Glaze:
1½ cups fresh pineapple slices (grilled)
¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized. Set aside.
Blend grilled pineapple with soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
Brush half the glaze over the chicken and grill for 5–7 minutes per side, basting with more glaze as it cooks.
Grill until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F (75°C).
Serve hot with extra glaze drizzled over top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 30g