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Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

This chicken will transport your taste buds to the tropical islands! Chicken thighs are marinated with pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar then grilled to perfection.

Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 24 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4 pounds) OR 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, broth, ginger and garlic until combined. *Reserve 1 cup of marinade for basting. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Divide remaining marinade between two large resealable plastic bags. Add 12 chicken thighs to each; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
  4. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Serve chicken with fresh slices of pineapple (grilled is amazing) and sliced green onion, if desired.