Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Baked Chicken Thigh Recipes Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce 5.0 (1) "Huli" is a Hawaiian word that means to turn over. Traditional versions of this dish are grilled, constantly turning the chicken back and forth as a rotisserie would. This easy recipe is made in the oven to save you time and elbow grease. Recipe adapted from Chef Greg Harrison, Pacific'O Restaurant. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 26, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 6 hrs 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Chicken 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 head garlic, halved 3 (4 inch) stalks lemongrass, smashed and diced 1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped 4 cups ice water 1 cup reduced-sodium tamari 1 orange, sliced 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 pounds) Sauce ¾ cup pineapple juice ⅓ cup chopped pineapple ⅓ cup reduced-sodium tamari 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic 1 scallion, sliced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced shallot 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar Directions To prepare chicken: Heat oil, garlic halves, lemongrass and ginger in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add water, 1 cup tamari and orange. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Meanwhile, to prepare sauce: Puree pineapple juice and pineapple in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan and add tamari, brown sugar, garlic, scallion, ginger, shallot and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. (Discard the marinade.) Place on the prepared pan. Bake until an instead-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil on high until charred in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. To make ahead Brine chicken (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 358 Calories 20g Fat 11g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 358 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 8g Added Sugars 5g 10% Protein 32g 65% Total Fat 20g 25% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 173mg 58% Vitamin A 105IU 2% Vitamin C 7mg 7% Folate 12mcg 3% Sodium 777mg 34% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 34mg 8% Potassium 390mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved