Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Pineapple (Print Format)
Classic Hawaiian grilled chicken in sweet teriyaki marinade with caramelized grilled pineapple. Tropical flavors at their best!
# Ingredients:
→ Perfect Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
→ Amazing Huli Huli Marinade
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1 cup teriyaki sauce
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½ cup pineapple juice
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
→ Tropical Touch
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1 fresh pineapple, sliced into rings
→ Beautiful Garnishes
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Sesame seeds (optional)
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Sliced green onions (optional)
# Steps:
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In a bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until everything's beautifully combined. This marinade is pure Hawaiian magic!
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Place your chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour that gorgeous marinade all over it. Seal it up and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but overnight is even better for that deep, incredible flavor!
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Get it nice and hot for those perfect grill marks and that amazing smoky flavor!
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Remove the chicken from the marinade (save that liquid for basting!) and grill for 6-7 minutes per side. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade until the chicken is fully cooked through and looking absolutely gorgeous.
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While the chicken is resting, grill those pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side until you get beautiful grill marks and they're caramelized to perfection. The smell is incredible!
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Arrange your grilled chicken on a serving platter and top with those stunning grilled pineapple rings. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for that perfect Hawaiian presentation. Aloha!
# Tips:
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Huli Huli chicken is a Hawaiian BBQ classic that literally means 'turn turn' - referring to how the chicken is constantly turned while grilling for even cooking and that perfect glaze!
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The combination of sweet and savory in this marinade is what makes Hawaiian cuisine so special - pineapple juice, teriyaki, and ginger create that perfect tropical flavor.
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Fresh pineapple is definitely worth it here - it caramelizes beautifully on the grill and adds that authentic tropical sweetness that canned just can't match.