Huli Huli Chicken Hawaiian BBQ (Print)

Juicy grilled Huli Huli chicken, marinated in sweet and tangy pineapple-soy sauce, finished with smoky BBQ flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4-5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
02 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
03 - ½ cup ketchup
04 - ½ cup light soy sauce
05 - ½ cup canned pineapple juice
06 - 1 tablespoon ginger paste or minced ginger
07 - 1 tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic
08 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - ½ teaspoon cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
12 - Pineapple rings from 1 fresh pineapple or 1 can of slices, drained
13 - ½ cup sliced green onions for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse chicken leg quarters and pat dry.
02 - In a large bowl or gallon-size ziploc bag, combine all ingredients except the chicken. Mix well.
03 - Remove ½ cup of the sauce mixture and set aside for serving the chicken.
04 - Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade, ensuring all chicken is submerged. Cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
05 - Heat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and lightly brush the grates with oil.
06 - Place chicken on the heated grill and cook for about 10 minutes without turning. Flip and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately another 10 minutes. Discard the marinade the chicken was in.
07 - When the chicken is halfway done, place the pineapple rings on the grill and cook until golden on each side.
08 - Brush reserved marinade over the chicken. Optionally, thicken the marinade by broiling the chicken briefly or heating the sauce on the stovetop before brushing.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator for 1-2 days or freeze for up to 1 month, provided the chicken was not previously frozen.
02 - Clean the grill grates before starting and ensure excess marinade drips off to avoid flare-ups.
03 - For a sweeter BBQ flavor, consider adding extra brown sugar to the sauce before brushing.
04 - You can use any chicken cut; adjust the cooking time for larger pieces or those with bones.

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