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chicken with pineapple sauce and sliced pineapple rings

Huli Huli Chicken

Flavorful Huli Huli Chicken brings a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Traditionally a Hawaiian bbq, it's the perfect chicken dish for any season. Enjoy as a gluten free, dairy free and soy free meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5-4 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast or 4-5 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple in 100% juice do not drain
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp ginger paste or fresh minced
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar with the mother
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 20 sliced pineapple rings

Instructions
 

  • rinse chicken and pat dry, and slice lengthwise to make a thinner chicken breast.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the chicken, and mix well.
  • remove about a 1/2 cup of the sauce (if grilling) and set aside for basting.
  • combine the remaining sauce and chicken breast in storage bowl with lid or zipper bag to marinade for a minimum of 4 hours or over night. See notes*

On The Grill

  • heat grill to medium high heat. About 400℉, and lightly brush grates with avocado oil.
  • place the chicken on heated grill, cook about 10 minutes each side until internal temperature is at least 165℉. Discard the sauce that the chicken was in.
  • when chicken is about half done, add the pineapple rings to the grill, and cook until rings are golden brown.
  • just before pulling off the grill, use the sauce that was set aside, and baste the chicken on both sides.
  • remove from the grill and serve while still warm

For Baking

  • Marinate as directed above. Preheat oven to 375℉
  • dump chicken and all sauce into baking dish(s), and add pineapple slices to the top.
  • place on middle rack of oven with a cookie sheet underneath to catch any bubbling over.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the chicken reads 165℉
Keyword bbq chicken, gluten free chicken, hawaiin chicken, huli huli chicken
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