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Huli Huli Chicken: Discover This Tropical Flavor Bomb!

Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, offering a tropical flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
  4. Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 6-8 minutes, then flip and baste with the reserved marinade. Continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1500mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
  • Serve with steamed rice and grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

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