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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce featuring soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and aromatic ginger and garlic. This recipe yields juicy, tender chicken thighs with a beautiful caramelized glaze, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an added burst of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Marinade

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, vegetable oil, minced ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to deepen the flavors.
  3. Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  4. Remove Chicken: Take the chicken thighs out of the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off to avoid flare-ups on the grill.
  5. Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the meat is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Baste (Optional): During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with leftover marinade to enhance the flavor and add a glossy finish.
  7. Rest Chicken: Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute for a moist texture.
  8. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds over the chicken before serving to add freshness and a nutty crunch.

Notes

  • Marinating overnight will give the chicken a richer flavor.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
  • You can use chicken breasts if preferred, adjusting cook time accordingly.
  • If you don’t have a grill, this recipe can be adapted to use a grill pan or broiler.
  • Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken if you want to baste safely.

Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken, Sweet and Tangy Chicken, Pineapple Chicken, BBQ Chicken

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