Huli Huli Chicken (Hawaiian Grilled Chicken)

Ali Segersten (author) Jun 22, 2023
HULI HULI CHICKEN - HAWAIIAN GRILLED CHICKEN-PALEO-1
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Wait Time
1 hour
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
6

This paleo version of huli huli marinade can be used with chicken breasts or thighs. Huli huli chicken is a sweet and sour Hawaiian grilled chicken that typically contains quite a bit of sugar. My version uses fresh pineapple and a touch of maple syrup to create a natural sweetness. Use extra marinade to brush onto sliced zucchini (pictured here) and grill alongside the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.

Ingredients
3 pounds boneless chicken thighs

Marinade

1 cups chopped pineapple
1 large limes juiced
4 tablespoons coconut aminos
3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 inches fresh ginger peeled
3 cloves garlic peeled
1 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoons black pepper

Garnish

3 green onions sliced
½ cups cilantro chopped