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Huli Huli Chicken

Irresistible Huli Huli Chicken with Sweet Hawaiian Twist

Huli Huli Chicken, a delightful Hawaiian BBQ chicken, combines sweet and savory flavors for a crowd-pleasing dish that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for deeper flavor
  • ½ cup ketchup or sugar-free ketchup for lower sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup pineapple juice can substitute with orange juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger or ground ginger, about 1 teaspoon
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic or garlic powder, about 1 teaspoon
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs chicken breasts may be used but will dry out easier

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • Grill Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Huli Huli Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Reserve ⅓ cup of this marinade in a separate container for basting later.
  2. Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in a large Ziploc bag, then pour the prepared marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for about 375°F to 400°F. Use a grill thermometer if available.
  4. Once preheated, reduce the heat to medium. Lightly oil the grill grate and place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill. Grill for approximately 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. After flipping the chicken for the second time, lower the grill heat and brush the reserved marinade over the chicken. Cook for an additional minute on each side.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest on a platter covered loosely with aluminum foil for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate overnight. Monitor chicken for burning due to high sugar content in marinade. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking results.

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