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Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken: Juicy Hawaiian Flavor for Your Grill

Huli Huli Chicken is a delightful Hawaiian dish that offers sweet and savory flavors for any meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple juice use fresh juice for optimal flavor
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce consider gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar honey is a great natural substitute
  • 1/4 cup ketchup introduces tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar apple cider vinegar works well
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil adds a nutty richness
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts thigh meat is recommended for juiciness
Optional Garnish
  • to taste green onion for garnish

Equipment

  • grill
  • medium bowl
  • resealable bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour half the marinade over it, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard the used marinade.
  4. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade in the last few minutes.
  5. Remove from grill, let rest for 3-5 minutes, slice, and serve over rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, marinate overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked chicken for longer storage.

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