Grilled Huli Huli Chicken | Sweet & Savory Hawaiian BBQ at Home

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier sodium option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar is a more natural sweetener.

Add 3/4 cups of pineapple juice to a bowl.

Add 2 1/2 tbsp of grated ginger to the bowl.

Add 2 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of cherry or dry white wine to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of ketchup to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of soy sauce to the bowl.

Add 1 tbsp of sriracha to the bowl.

Add 2 tbsp of rice vinegar to the bowl.

Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil to the bowl.

Mix the marinade and set it aside.

Season boneless skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Place the chicken thighs in a bag or container.

Add the marinade to the bag with the chicken.

Seal the bag, removing the air, and ensure the chicken is covered in the marinade.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes, preferably a few hours or overnight.

After marinating overnight, pat the chicken dry.

Reserve some of the marinade before grilling.

Bring the reserved marinade to a boil for a few minutes to ensure safety after contact with raw meat.

Preheat the grill until hot.

Place the chicken on the grill presentation side down.

Move the chicken around on the grill to prevent sticking.

Baste the chicken while it cooks.

Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 175°F for thighs or 160°F for breasts.

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest.

Plate the chicken over white rice or serve as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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