Description
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian grilled chicken dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade or use a smoker for grilling.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or drumsticks if preferred, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg