Description
Enjoy this sweet and savory Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken, a tropical delight featuring juicy chicken marinated in a teriyaki-pineapple glaze, then grilled to perfection. It’s an easy recipe perfect for family dinners or summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 120 ml pineapple juice
- 240 ml teriyaki sauce
- 1 ripe pineapple, cut into rings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Ensure grates are clean and oiled.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid for basting. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade. Cook until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Grill pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized with grill marks.
- Discard any remaining marinade that touched raw chicken. Arrange grilled chicken on a platter, top with grilled pineapple, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- ‘Huli’ means ‘turn’ in Hawaiian, referring to the traditional cooking method.
- Use fresh pineapple for best caramelization and flavor.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with pineapple
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 14.2 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32.6 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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