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huli huli chicken

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
@jostlori
San Diego

My good friend from Maui makes this every time we get together for a BBQ. Amounts are my estimates from watching - no recipes in that household! NOTE: you can make this on a stovetop skillet or grill pan, but it makes quite a mess. TIME DOESN'T INCLUDE MARINATING TIME OF 3-24 HOURS!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For huli huli chicken

  • 4
    chicken thighs, boneless, skin on
  • 1/2 c
    pineapple juice, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger, grated
  • 1` Tbsp
    garlic, finely minced
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    brown sugar (to taste)
  • 1/3 c
    tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    sherry
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice vinegar, unseasoned
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    sriracha (to taste)
  • 1/3 c
    plain catsup (not heinz)
  • GARNISHES:
  • pineapple slices
  • green onions, sliced diagonally

How To Make huli huli chicken

  • 1
    Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a glass bowl. Taste and adjust to your taste. Set aside 1/2 cup of the marinade in a smaller bowl (used for basting).
  • 2
    Add the chicken to the large bowl of marinade. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Overnight is best.
  • 3
    Preheat your grill, brushing the grill grates with a bit of oil. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  • 4
    Grill the chicken, watching carefully because the sugar content of the marinade will burn easily. Grill about 3 minutes until nicely colored. Turn and cook for 2 minutes on second side. Baste the chicken, then turn it again. Continue turning and basting every minute 5 times (for a total cooking time of 10-12 minutes). Chicken is done when it reaches 165F internal temp.
  • 5
    Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 3-5 minutes to let the juices settle. Meanwhile, grill the pineapple slices until they develop grill lines (2-3 minutes per side).
  • 6
    Serve with the pinapple slices. Sprinkle with the sliced green onions.
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