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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

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A mouthwatering dish featuring sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and ginger, perfect for summer barbecues and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
Chicken and Pineapple
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 ripe pineapple, cut into circles
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl. Stir well to blend.
  2. Place the chicken in a dish or zip bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade, keeping the leftover liquid for brushing.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, brushing with extra marinade as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Grill the pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred.
Serving
  1. Dispose of leftover marinade that touched raw chicken.
  2. Serve grilled chicken topped with grilled pineapple, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Marinating overnight enhances flavor. Preheat grill for perfect sear. You can add other veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for a complete meal.

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