Huli Huli Chicken Pineapple (Print-Friendly Version)
Grilled chicken that's soaked in teriyaki and pineapple, then finished with sweet pineapple bits and tasty toppings.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main
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1 fresh pineapple, cut into rings
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup pineapple juice
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1 cup teriyaki sauce
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Garnish (optional)
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Sliced green onions
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Sesame seeds
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Lay out your grilled chicken, slide those pineapple rings right on top, then sprinkle with some sesame seeds and green onion if you're feeling fancy.
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Don't keep any leftover marinade that touched raw chicken. Toss it out for safety.
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Toss the pineapple rings on the grill, give each side 2 or 3 minutes. They’ll get some solid grill marks and taste a little sweeter.
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Pop the chicken on the grill and cook about 6 or 7 minutes per side. Brush occasionally with your saved marinade until it’s cooked through.
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Take the chicken out of the marinade and keep the extra sauce off to the side for basting.
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Heat the grill up to medium-high—get it nice and hot.
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Drop the chicken into a big zip bag or dish, cover it with your marinade, then seal and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours—overnight is even better.
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Grab a bowl and combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Give it a good whisk.
# Helpful Hints:
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Letting the chicken marinate overnight makes it even tastier. Grilling fresh pineapple gives the best, sweet caramelized texture.