Some dishes achieve legendary status through word of mouth, becoming the kind of thing people will drive hours to experience.
The Huli Huli chicken at Huli Sue’s BBQ and Grill in Asheville has reached that level, drawing people from across North Carolina who’ve heard about this Hawaiian grilled chicken that’s unlike anything else in the state.
Huli Huli chicken isn’t just a catchy name, it’s a specific Hawaiian preparation that involves constant attention and care during the cooking process.
The word “huli” means to turn or flip in Hawaiian, which describes exactly what happens to this chicken as it cooks…