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Huli Huli Chicken
This huli huli chicken is chicken thighs marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and spices, then grilled to tender perfection. A tropical meal that's easy to make and is sure to please any crowd!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can sliced pineapple
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple, reserving 1 cup of the pineapple juice. Save the pineapple slices for later use.
- Place the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup and sesame oil in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade in the refrigerator in a small bowl. This will be used later on to baste the chicken.
- Stir the garlic and ginger into the large bowl of marinade. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
- Place the pineapple slices on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes per side.
- Place the pineapple and chicken on a plate. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.
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Notes
- You can use a gas grill or charcoal grill. Don't have an outdoor grill? You can cook this chicken on a stove top grill pan or in the broiler in the oven.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Make sure to purchase sliced pineapple that's packed in juice, not the type that's packed in heavy syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10.2mg
(11%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.