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Tasty Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

Juicy, sweet, and savory Hawaiian-style grilled chicken marinated in a pineapple-soy glaze and grilled to caramelized perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for grilling
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grill or skillet
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour half the marinade over, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade until cooked through and caramelized.
  4. Optional: simmer leftover marinade until thickened for extra glaze.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 810mgSugar: 18g

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, marinate overnight and grill over charcoal for authentic Hawaiian smokiness.

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