Huli Huli Chicken is a Hawaiian dish known for its deliciously sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Its name references the traditional cooking method where the chicken is repeatedly turned over a grill.
This Huli Huli Chicken Recipe is perfect for bringing the taste of the Island to your kitchen. It’s best served with rice and macaroni salad, but you can mix up the sides to fit your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
- 2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 24 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 pounds)
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Reserve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate. Divide the remaining marinade between 2 large shallow dishes. Add 12 chicken thighs to each; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
- Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 170°; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.