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Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken: Juicy Hawaiian BBQ Bliss You’ll Love

Experience the deliciousness of Huli Huli chicken, a vibrant Hawaiian BBQ classic that's sweet, smoky, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup ketchup choose low-sugar for a healthier option
  • ½ cup soy sauce substitute with coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • ½ cup pineapple juice fresh or canned works well
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar white vinegar can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger ground ginger is a reasonable swap in a pinch
  • 4 cloves minced garlic aromatic garlic powder can be used if fresh isn't available
For the Chicken
  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs juiciest option for flavor

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh minced ginger, and minced garlic to create a luscious marinade. Optionally, reserve ⅓ cup for basting later.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, coat well, seal bag or cover dish, and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and lightly oil the grate with vegetable oil.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best results, marinate overnight and watch the grill closely to avoid burning. Serve with coconut rice or a fresh salad.

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