Huli Huli Chicken (Paleo/Whole30)
There are “huli huli chicken” stands all over the island of Maui. The smell as you drove past the stands are intoxicating and hard to pass up. After a rescent trip there, I knew it was a must to recreate! In Hawaiian, the word huli means “turn” which totally makes sense for the name of this recipe. While grilling the chicken, it is turned over and over again to lock in the juices with the sauce – hence the name “huli huli chicken” – it’s so perfect! Pairs perfectly with my Hawaiian Mac Salad, Snap Pea Salad or Grilled Pineapple!
PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes to 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 4
Ingredients
chicken
- 4-6 whole4-6 whole4-6 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Lemon, cut into wedges, for after grilling, fresh
marinade/huli huli sauce
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Pineapple Juice
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Ketchup, Primal Kitchen
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Coconut Aminos, Big Tree Farms
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4-6 whole4-6 whole4-6 whole Medjool Dates, pitted
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Ginger Root, approx. quarter sized, peeled & finely grated
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Fish Sauce, Red Boat is my fav brand
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Sesame Oil
- .75 tsp.75 tsp.75 tsp Sea Salt, fine
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Add all marinade ingredients to a high powered blender. Blend until completely smooth and all dates are pureed. Alternatively you can use an immersion blender.
- Place chicken in a non reactive container or zipper bag, pour 1½ cups of marinade over it (reserving the rest.) Marinate for a minimum of 4 hours or even better overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator about 30-40 minutes before grilling. Pre-heat your grill. When ready, place chicken on grates, and begin grilling.
- About every 4-5 minutes, turn chicken over and using half of the reserved marinade, brush and coat each piece of chicken. Continue this way until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and allow to rest before serving.
- Serve chicken with lemon wedges and remaining sauce.
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Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Paleo Poultry Sauces & Dressings Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 295 |
| Fat: | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 33 g |
| Protein: | 23 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 2189 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 27 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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