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Huli Huli Chicken: Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Grilling!

Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
  4. Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 6-8 minutes. Flip the chicken and baste with the reserved marinade.
  5. Continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade.
  • Serve with grilled vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.

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