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Huli Huli–Inspired Chicken on platter with grilled pineapple slices.
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Huli Huli–Inspired Chicken Bowls

Cook Time20 minutes
Marinate Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 6 People

Ingredients

For the Marinade and Chicken:

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Coconut-Lime Rice:

  • 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed well and drained
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Zest of ½ lime
  • Juice of 1 lime for serving

For Serving:

  • 1 pineapple cored and sliced into rounds
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large baking dish or storage container, combine the coconut sugar, garlic, ginger, ketchup, sriracha, pineapple juice, tamari, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk until well combined. Remove ½ cup of the marinade and set aside in the fridge to use for basting later.
  • Add the chicken to the remaining marinade and toss, massaging so it is well coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss once more. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours. The longer, the better.

Make the Coconut-Lime Rice:

  • Rice Cooker Method: Add the rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and lime zest to your rice cooker. Stir briefly to combine and cook on the white rice setting. Once complete, fluff with a fork and squeeze the lime juice over the top before serving.
  • Stovetop Method: In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and lime zest. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and squeeze the lime juice over the top before serving.

Grill the Chicken:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and discard the used marinade.
  • Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, basting generously with the reserved marinade each time you flip, until the chicken is deeply caramelized and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

Grill the Pineapple:

  • While the chicken rests, grill the pineapple rounds for 2 to 3 minutes per side until caramelized and lightly charred.

Assemble the Bowls:

  • Serve the chicken over the coconut-lime rice alongside the grilled pineapple. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinating Note: The longer you marinate, the better — if you can do the full 12 hours overnight, you will not regret it.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg