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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

This Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken is a tropical twist on grilled chicken juicy thighs marinated in teriyaki, pineapple juice, and aromatic spices, grilled to perfection, and topped with caramelized pineapple rings and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 fresh pineapple sliced into rings

Optional Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Make the Marinade: Whisk together teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Pour marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the Grill: Let chicken come to room temperature and heat the grill to medium-high.
  • Prepare for Grilling: Remove chicken from marinade and reserve the rest for basting.
  • Grill the Chicken: Grill for 6–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade until cooked through (165°F/74°C).
  • Grill the Pineapple: Grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and golden.
  • Discard Used Marinade: Safely discard any marinade that touched raw chicken.
  • Serve and Garnish: Plate chicken with grilled pineapple, and optionally garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.