Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken

6 servings
This delicious Huli Huli Chicken recipe is full of Hawaiian flavors. Whip the marinade together in the morning and you have a quick and easy dinner!

Ingredients

  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • ketchup
    ¾ c
  • soy sauce
    ¾ c
  • pineapple juice
    ⅓ c
  • apple cider vinegar
    4.75 g
  • fresh minced ginger
    ½ tbsp
  • minced garlic
    1 tbsp
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    4 lb
  • ggE
    1 cal
  • EGGGGGG
    2 mg
  • OTHER THINGS
    0.75 kg

Directions

Marinade

  1. 1

    Whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Optional step: Set aside about ⅓ cup marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for basting at the end. Set remaining marinade aside while you pre

  2. 2

    If desired, trim the excessive fat off the chicken thighs. You do not need to remove all of the fat, it adds flavor and will melt off during the cooking process. Just use a clean pair of kitchen shears to snip off and large pieces that might fall off on the grill

  3. 3

    Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.

  4. 4

    4th thing!

Grilling

  1. 1

    When ready to grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, lightly oil the grate, and then place the chicken on the hot grill and close the lid. Cook around 5 minutes per side, until an instant read thermometer reads 165℉.

  2. 2

    Remove chicken from grill. Cover with foil and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken

505 min6 servings401 cal

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About this Recipe

Bring the taste of Hawaii home with this easy Huli Huli Chicken recipe featuring a sweet and savory marinade of brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. The name 'huli huli' means 'turn turn' in Hawaiian, referring to the traditional grilling method. Marinate the chicken thighs in the morning and grill in the evening for a quick, flavorful dinner. The caramelized glaze is absolutely irresistible - sweet, tangy, and perfectly charred.

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