Description
A juicy, sweet-and-savory grilled halal chicken dish inspired by Hawaiian flavors, marinated in pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 whole halal chicken (about 3–4 lb), cut into pieces
- 1 cup halal-certified soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup (ensure no alcohol or non-halal additives)
- ½ cup halal chicken broth
- ¼ cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp halal-certified chili sauce or hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Pineapple slices for grilling (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, vinegar, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, chili sauce (if using), and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- Reserve 1 cup of the marinade for basting during grilling.
- Place chicken pieces in the remaining marinade in a resealable bag or covered dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Grill chicken for 30–40 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If using, grill pineapple slices for a few minutes per side until charred.
- Remove chicken from grill, let rest for 5–10 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve with optional grilled pineapple.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
- Boneless chicken can be used for faster cooking.
- Lemon juice can replace vinegar for a citrusy twist.
- Can be baked or pan-seared if a grill is not available.
- Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer and reheat gently to preserve moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
