Description

Huli Huli Chicken Wings are a Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring crispy wings marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger, then grilled to perfection.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)
Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting and refrigerate it.
Place chicken wings in a large zip-top bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove wings from marinade and discard used marinade.
Grill wings for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the reserved marinade until the wings are cooked through and nicely charred.
If desired, thicken the reserved marinade by heating it in a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. Simmer until thickened.
Serve wings hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Marinating overnight gives the best flavor.
You can bake the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes if a grill is not available.
Make extra sauce to use as a dip.
For spicier wings, add some sriracha or chili flakes to the marinade.