Tasty Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken
Tasty Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served with fresh pineapple and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 ripe pineapple, cut into circles
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sesame oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and teriyaki sauce to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is grilling, grill the pineapple circles for about 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the grilled pineapple, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg