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Grilled Huli Huli Chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce

Huli Huli Chicken

A delightfully tangy and sweet grilled chicken dish packed with tropical flavors, perfect for any family gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grilled, Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced For grilling.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • for garnish Green onions Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them soak for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the fridge.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, basting with the marinade until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. In the last few minutes of grilling, add diced pineapple to the grill for caramelization.
  5. Serve the Huli Huli chicken hot, garnished with green onions and the caramelized pineapple.

Notes

For extra sweetness, don't skip the caramelized pineapple. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.