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Huli Huli Chicken

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A delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup soy sauce (preferably reduced sodium)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Chicken
  • 12 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste green onions
  • to taste pineapple slices

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and chicken broth until smooth.
  2. Stir in the minced ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Set aside 1 cup of this marinade to use for basting later, and store it in the fridge.
  4. Place the remaining marinade in a large freezer bag with the chicken thighs. Seal the bag and massage it gently to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge overnight, or at least for 8 hours.
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill and lightly oil the grates.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade bag, discarding the used marinade.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on one side. Brush some reserved marinade over the cooked side.
  4. Flip the chicken and grill for another 3 minutes, again basting with the marinade.
  5. Repeat this process until the chicken is fully cooked, which should take about 10 minutes total. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice to the marinade or incorporating some chopped fresh herbs like cilantro. If you’re short on time, even a quick 2-hour marination can still yield delicious results.
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