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Huli Huli Chicken

Savory Huli Huli Chicken: Taste the Tropics Today

Huli Huli Chicken is a tropical delight with a pineapple-soy marinade, making it a must-try for any cookout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 cup pineapple juice fresh juice recommended
  • ½ cup soy sauce swap with tamari for gluten-free
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar for sweetness
  • ¼ cup ketchup for flavor balance
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar adds tanginess
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil adds nutty richness
  • a pinch black pepper for heat
Serving Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked white rice to soak up the marinade
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped, for garnish
  • 4 slices grilled pineapple optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • grill
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until smooth.
Marinate Chicken
  1. Place chicken thighs or breasts in a resealable bag and pour half of the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Grilling
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates.
  2. Remove the chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Resting and Serving
  1. After grilling, let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes. Slice and serve over rice, garnished with green onions and optional grilled pineapple.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight and baste generously while grilling.

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