Jun 09 2026
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Huli Huli Chicken New Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken thighs basted in sweet and savory Huli Huli sauce, served with chargrilled pineapple and yellow rice. Finished with a drizzle of our house-made Yum Yum Sauce

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Grilled Pineapple

Yellow Rice

Yum Yum Sauce

Method

Marinate Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Grill Chicken and Pineapple

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill Chicken

    Remove chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the leftover marinade until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

  3. 5

    Prepare Pineapple

    While the chicken is grilling, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the pineapple slices.

  4. 6

    Grill Pineapple

    Place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and grill marks appear.

Cook Yellow Rice

  1. 7

    Prepare Rice

    In a saucepan, combine long-grain rice, chicken broth, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  2. 8

    Cook Rice

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Make Yum Yum Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, and water until smooth.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a portion of yellow rice, top with grilled chicken, and serve with grilled pineapple slices. Drizzle with Yum Yum Sauce before serving.

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