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Huli Huli Chicken

A delectable fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, Huli Huli Chicken brings a taste of the tropics to your meal, perfect for grilling during summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grilling, Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts, pork, shrimp, or tofu.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinade the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  3. Brush with remaining marinade during grilling.
  4. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Marinade the chicken overnight for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.