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Hawaiian BBQ Luau Chicken
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Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken

The sweet and spicy Hawaiian Barbeuce Chicken is packed with so many delicious flavors, and the homemade seasoning and sauce can be used on any cut of chicken (wings would be great for a party!)
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Hawaiian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 523kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Dry Seasoning

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sweet paprika
  • 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cumin

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice divided
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ cup King's Hawaiian Big Island Lava Sauce
  • 3-4 lbs 1.3-1.8 kg boneless, skinless chicken breast

Instructions

  • To make the dry seasoning place all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir until well combined. Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
  • Place your chicken in a large casserole dish and sprinkle with some of the dry seasoning - you can use as much or as little as you like. Make sure to flip the chicken over to coat both sides.
  • Pour a half-cup of pineapple juice over the chicken then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or in the fridge overnight if possible.


    Chicken breasts coated with dry seasoning mix
  • To make the sauce place the other half-cup of pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic. and whisk together. Stir in the Lava BBQ Sauce. Divide into two lidded containers and keep in the refrigerator until needed. Use one of the sauces to baste during cooking, and the other to coat after cooking. This is to avoid cross-contamination.
  • When ready to cook, drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat for 12-14 minutes on each side or until cooked through, the juices run clear, and there is no pink in the middle. Cook for longer if required.


    chicken cooking on the grill
  • Baste the chicken occasionally with the sauce every 4 minutes.
  • Baste the chicken once removed from the heat before serving.

    Hawaiian BBQ Luau Chicken

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 3274mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 58g