Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

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Instructions

  • Whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, vinegar, sesame oil, hot sauce, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl until well combined. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade.
  • Add the chicken to the bowl and cover, or pour it all into a large sealable bag. Rub the marinade into the meat. Marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
  • Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess moisture. Discard used marinade*.
  • Grill the chicken 5-6 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade as you go. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F (74C) internally.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Serve with your favorite sides like macaroni salad, sticky rice or pineapple fried rice, grilled pineapple.

*Do not use fresh pineapple in the marinade. It contains a natural chemical (bromelain) that tenderizes chicken and can give it an unpleasant mushy texture.

*The used marinade can be used as a serving sauce, but it must be cooked. To do so, transfer the used marinade to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. It will reduce and thicken. You can swirl in 1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) to thicken more, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 428kcal   Carbohydrates: 28g   Protein: 46g   Fat: 14g   Saturated Fat: 3g   Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g   Monounsaturated Fat: 5g   Trans Fat: 0.04g   Cholesterol: 215mg   Sodium: 1.212mg   Potassium: 746mg   Fiber: 0.5g   Sugar: 24g   Vitamin A: 168IU   Vitamin C: 5mg   Calcium: 52mg   Iron: 2mg

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