Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken
Main Dish • Chicken, Sauce, Vegetables
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Ingredients
- For the marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the chicken
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Directions
- In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage to coat evenly. Seal the bag or cover the dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Alternatively, bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While grilling or baking, baste the chicken with the reserved marinade. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with a glaze made from 2 tablespoons of the marinade mixed with 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Serve the Huli Huli Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Traditionally, it's served with steamed rice and macaroni salad.
Notes
- 9-7-25 1/2 Recipe
- I used a full amount on the marinade
- Huli Huli Chicken is a traditional Hawaiian dish that's sweet, savory, and smoky.
- Use a charcoal or gas grill to get that smoky flavor.
- If you can't find fresh ginger, use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
- Huli Huli Chicken is best served fresh, but it can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
- Huli Huli is a Hawaiian term that means "to rotate" or "to turn," which refers to the traditional method of grilling or roasting meat over an open flame, turning it frequently to ensure even cooking. This recipe is a classic representation of Hawaiian cuisine, with its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.
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