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New World Spice and Tea Trader

Luau Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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2 lbs Boneless Chicken Thighs
4 TBS Polynesian Luau Chicken Seasoning (divided)
1/2 Cup Ketchup
1 Cup canned Pineapple Chunks juice retained (do not use fresh, it will over tenderize the meat)
2 TBS Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
Onion, sliced into 2” pieces (optional)
Green Pepper, sliced into 2” pieces (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 TBS Polynesian Luau Chicken Seasoning and chicken thighs in sealed container. Mix well to completely coat chicken. Refrigerate for a total of 4 – 6 hours.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients into a bowl.
  3. 2 hours before grilling, add sauce to chicken and thoroughly mix. Place back in refrigerator for remaining 2 hours.
  4. Set up your grill for direct high heat. Gently shake off excess marinade
  5. Place marinade into a basting pot or small sauce pan and bring to quick boil.
  6. Grill each chicken thigh for 3 minutes on first side, turn and baste with sauce.  Cook thighs until internal temp of 165 degrees F is reached.  Turn and baste other side and set aside to rest.
  7. Grill pineapple chunks until charred and slightly soft.  If using grill onions and peppers basting sauce as you grill.
  8. Serve each thigh with pineapple, onions, and peppers and any extra sauce.