Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken is a beloved Hawaiian dish known for its sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Originating in the 1950s, it was created by Ernest Morgado and Mike Asagi of the Pacific Poultry Company. The name "Huli" means "turn" in Hawaiian, referring to the method of rotating the chicken on a grill while basting it with a flavorful marinade.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• 1 cup pineapple juice

• ½ cup soy sauce

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)

• Cooked white rice (for serving)

• Grilled pineapple slices (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until fully combined.

2. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over it. Reserve the other half for basting later. Seal and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

3. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

4. Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade as it cooks. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

5. Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing. Serve over cooked white rice, garnished with chopped green onions and grilled pineapple slices if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.

• Calories: Approximately 320 kcal

• Protein: 31g

• Fat: 6g

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 23g

• Sodium: 1030mg

• Potassium: 509mg

• Cholesterol: 144mg

• Vitamin A: 139 IU

• Vitamin C: 2mg

• Calcium: 40mg

• Iron: 2mg