Hula Huli Chicken in the Oven

Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian dish that’s typically cooked on a grill, but it can also be adapted for the oven. Here’s a recipe to make Huli Huli Chicken in the oven:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Optional: Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined. This will be your marinade.
2. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, turning the chicken occasionally to ensure even marination.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Reserve the marinade for basting.
5. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
7. Garnish the Huli Huli Chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, before serving.
8. Serve the Huli Huli Chicken hot with rice or your favorite side dishes.

This oven-baked Huli Huli Chicken is flavorful, juicy, and perfect for a taste of Hawaii right in your own home. Enjoy!