Description

Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for grilling)
Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting.
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Marinating overnight gives the best flavor.
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Calories: 280
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 110mg