Huli Huli Chicken
A Hawaiian-inspired grilled chicken dish featuring a tangy, sweet marinade with pineapple, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Chicken (thighs or breasts)
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Ginger (freshly grated)
- Garlic (minced)
- Pineapple juice
- Ketchup
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Chicken for Grilling: Remove chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush with Marinade: Brush with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a complete Hawaiian feast, serve with coconut rice and a refreshing cucumber salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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