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Delicious Huli Huli chicken served with rice and salad.

Huli Huli Chicken

A simple, tasty Huli Huli chicken that brings sweet and smoky flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grilled, Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade and Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 2 to 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)
For Garnish (Optional)
  • to taste sesame seeds
  • to taste sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha for heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, and pepper in a bowl to make the sauce.
  2. Put the chicken in a large zip bag or bowl and pour half the sauce over it. Save the other half for basting and glazing.
  3. Seal the bag and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Grilling
  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Remove chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook 6–8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush with reserved sauce in the last 3–5 minutes.
  3. If the sauce is raw, simmer the reserved sauce in a small pan for 2–3 minutes before brushing.
  4. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinate longer for deeper flavor, pat chicken dry before grilling to get a better sear, and always cook chicken to a safe internal temperature (165°F / 74°C).