Description
This Baked Huli Huli Chicken features sticky, sweet, and savory flavors with a caramelized glaze over crispy, skin-on thighs, perfect for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh pineapple slices, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in a large baking dish.
- Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Heat until it comes to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water, then add to the sauce until desired thickness is reached.
- Pour the sauce generously over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting halfway through cooking with pan juices.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before garnishing with pineapple slices, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm over rice or alongside vegetables.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce. If desired, add sriracha for heat or fresh lime juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian