Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (, or breasts )
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 3/4 cup canned pineapple juice (, do not use fresh )
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (, can use the cubes)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup canned pineapple juice, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar and 1 Tablespoon sesame oil. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the sauce for basting. Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag and pour the remaining sauce over it.

2. 2

   Refrigerate: Seal the bag and place in a bowl or pan. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat: When you're ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the fridge and set on a plate 15 minutes, prior to grilling. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Grill: Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until charred and cooked to 165°F. During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the chicken with the reserved sauce.

5. 5

   Serve: Wrap the chicken with foil and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve while warm with rice and pineapple.