Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

A delicious way to create an authentic tasting Hawiian BBQ chicken dish and the closest I have come to matching the chicken dinner I enjoyed during a luau party in Kona Kailua, Hawaii.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place chicken parts in a deep dish container with a airtight lid.

Step 2

Pour 1/2 of the pineapple chunks into a countertop blender and pulse-blend just enough so chunks are reduced to small pieces. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, including crushed pineapple, together with the juice, and stir until blended together. Pour marinade over chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 24-hrs (48-hrs preferable).

Step 3

Place marinated chicken pieces onto a BBQ grill set at high-heat and cook until skin begins to darken into a golden brown. Remove to a deep baking dish and pour half of the marinade over the chicken. NOTE: During the grilling process, be careful not to over burn the skin until it's blackened and charred.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and place chicken in oven to cook for 30-mins.

Step 5

While chicken is baking, prepare dipping sauce by adding remaining marinade into a saucepan then bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a little warm water and pour into saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens. In a small frying pan, add remaining pineapple chunks and sear all sides, then add to marinade and stir together until sauce is rich and smooth.

Step 6

Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with marinade dipping sauce, fresh fruit salad, and/or potato salad.