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Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken: Your Easy Guide to Tropical Grilling

Huli Huli Chicken is a smoky and sweet Hawaiian grilled chicken dish that's easy to prepare and delightful to eat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs for juiciness
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh juice is best
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Honey can be used
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Low-sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar as substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated or ground ginger as backup
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to preference
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped for garnish
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice Coconut rice is a twist
  • Grilled Pineapple Slices Optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • resealable bag
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until fully combined. Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour half of the marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C). Remove chicken from marinade, discarding the used marinade.
  3. Place the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6–7 minutes on one side; then flip, baste with reserved marinade, and cook for another 6–7 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill and rest for 3–5 minutes. Prepare your serving plate with a base of cooked rice, slice the chicken, and garnish with green onions and grilled pineapple if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate longer for better flavor; thighs retain moisture better; baste regularly while grilling.

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