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Hawaiian Chicken

DinnerChickenGrill

Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Yield: 9 servings

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About

These days, we could all use a little vacation. Transport yourself oceanside with this grilled chicken dish inspired by Hawaii. Hawaiian Chicken is marinated in a sweet, umami sauce, giving it a gorgeous almost candy red color. It's also unbelievably tender. Hawaiian Chicken is great meal prep for wraps or salads, or can be served alongside white rice and salad.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed of fat

Directions

Step 1 -Combine the ketchup, the soy sauce, the brown sugar, the rice vinegar, the sriracha, the Worcestershire, the sesame oil, the garlic, and the ginger in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2 -Add 1/4 cup of the marinade to a smaller bowl and reserve in the refrigerate.

Step 3 -Add the chicken to the remaining marinade, tossing it to coat all the pieces evenly.

Step 4 -Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken bowl for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.

Step 5 -Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Step 6 -Add the chicken pieces, discarding the marinade, and grill, basting with the reserved 1/4 cup of the marinade occasionally.

Step 7 -Grill the chicken until it is fully cooked to 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.

Step 8 -Serve hot.

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