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Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Discover the ultimate grilled Huli Huli chicken recipe! Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. This Hawaiian favorite is the perfect grilled chicken recipe for any BBQ.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • Charcoal Chimney Starter
  • Grilling Tongs
  • Cast Iron Grill Pan
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of Packed Sugar / Brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 6 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoons of sherry or chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon of ground Fresh ginger
  • 1½ teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts / thighs approximately 2.5 pounds

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinade:

  • Mix together the sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry (or chicken broth) ginger and garlic in a bowl until well combined and smooth. Set aside half a cup, for basting to add flavor while grilling.

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Place the raw chicken thighs in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour the remaining marinade over them ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Seal the bag. Cover the dish and refrigerate for least eight hours to overnight for optimal flavor. If time is limited marinating for a couple of hours will suffice.

Get the Grill Ready:

  • When you're set to cook preheat your hot grill to heat. For charcoal grills wait until the coals are white hot, before grilling. When using a gas grill make sure to oil the grates before cooking the chicken to prevent it from sticking.

Grill the Huli Chicken:

  • To prepare the Huli Chicken take the chicken out of the marinade. Remove any excess. Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 6 7 minutes, on each side turning occasionally. During the 5 minutes of grilling brush the chicken with some reserved marinade for a glaze. The chicken is ready when it reaches a temperature of 165°F.

Rest and Serve:

  • After cooking let the grilled chicken rest for a minutes before serving. This helps retain its juiciness and tenderness.

Notes

Additional Information:

Chicken Cuts: While using chicken thighs is recommended for their texture you can also try this recipe with chicken breasts, tenders or bone in cuts by adjusting the cooking time
Marinating Time: For maximum flavor marinate the chicken overnight. If you're short on time marinate, for 2 3 hours.
Cooking Temperature: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure that your grilled chicken reaches a temperature of 165°F to guarantee its fully cooked and safe to eat.
This tasty Grilled Huli Huli Chicken recipe is a choice, for a BBQ or a quick weeknight meal. The blend of savory flavors, in the marinade always impresses everyone!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 50gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1003mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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