Huli Huli Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Sweet and tangy Hawaiian chicken grilled to perfection and glazed with a teriyaki-like sauce for an authentic island flavor experience.

# Ingredients:

01 - ⅔-⅚ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
02 - ⅛ cup packed light brown sugar
03 - ⅛ cup ketchup
04 - ⅛ cup light soy sauce
05 - ⅛ cup pineapple juice, canned
06 - ⅙ tablespoon ginger paste or minced ginger
07 - ⅙ tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic
08 - ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - ⅛ teaspoon cumin
10 - ⅛ teaspoon coarse black pepper
11 - ⅛ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
12 - Pineapple rings (1 pineapple or 1 can of slices, drained)
13 - ⅛ cup sliced green onions for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Rinse chicken leg quarters and pat dry.
02 - In a large bowl or gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine all ingredients except for the chicken. Mix well.
03 - Remove ½ cup of the sauce mixture and set aside for serving the chicken.
04 - To the remaining sauce, add the chicken thighs, mixing well so that all of the chicken is submerged in the marinade. Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
05 - Heat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Lightly brush the grates with oil.
06 - Place the chicken on the heated grill. Cook for about 10 minutes without turning or moving. Flip and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (about 10 minutes more). Discard the marinade that the chicken was in.
07 - When the chicken is about halfway done cooking, add the pineapple rings to the grill and cook until golden on each side.
08 - Brush the reserved marinade over the chicken. You can place the chicken under the broiler for just a few minutes to thicken the sauce or heat the reserved sauce in a small saucepan on the stovetop to thicken it slightly before brushing over the chicken.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Allow the excess marinade to drip off the chicken before placing it on the grill to prevent flare-ups.
02 - Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding extra sugar if desired for a sweeter BBQ flavor.
03 - Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 1-2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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