Can I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts?

Yes! Just reduce the cooking time slightly—check them around the 30-minute mark. Keep in mind, bone-in adds more flavor.

How should I store leftovers?

Pop them into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They reheat beautifully in the microwave or oven.

Absolutely! Let the chicken cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat before serving.

Baked Huli Huli Chicken - Chicken magic recipes

Description

This Baked Huli Huli Chicken is a sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired dish that’s oven-roasted to perfection. Juicy chicken thighs are glazed with a pineapple-soy sauce mixture, then baked until sticky, caramelized, and bursting with flavor. It’s a family favorite that brings big tropical taste with minimal effort!

Ingredients

3 pounds of chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 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)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in a large baking dish.
In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, grated ginger, garlic, and sesame oil over medium heat. Bring to a low boil.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water. Slowly whisk into sauce until it thickens.
Pour sauce over chicken, coating each piece well.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is caramelized. Baste halfway through.
Let rest a few minutes. Garnish with pineapple slices, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For crispier skin, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
You can marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking for extra flavor.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Works great with rice, grilled veggies, or even inside tacos!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 395 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg