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Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken: Sweet and Smoky Grilled Paradise

Huli Huli Chicken is a flavorful Hawaiian dish featuring a honeyed soy marinade that's both low-calorie and high in protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or ground ginger (use half as much)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; fresh garlic recommended
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar can substitute honey or coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup homemade works too
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • vegetable oil for greasing the grill

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • grill
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Marinade: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, add sesame oil, ginger, and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, smoked paprika, and a cornstarch-water mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Reserve ½ cup of marinade for basting. Coat chicken thighs in remaining marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (4 hours preferred).
  3. Prepare the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates with vegetable oil.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 4-6 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade and ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Serve the Huli Huli Chicken: Let it rest before serving with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours for the best flavor. Always check internal temperature for proper cooking.

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