Huli Huli chicken is a wholesome rendition of a sweet and savory succulence that’ll transport you to the sandy beaches of Hawaii in every bite!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Hawaiian
Keyword How Do I Make Huli Huli Chicken, How To Make Huli Huli Chicken, Huli Huli Chicken, Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Marinade Time 1 dayday
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 1132kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
1cupdark brown sugarfirmly packed
1cupketchup
3/4cupsoy sauce
1cuppineapple juice
1/4cupsherry
3teaspoonsfresh gingerpeeled and grated
4cloves garlicminced
4poundsboneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
Garnish:
grilled pineapple slices
sliced green onions
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add dark brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, fresh ginger, and garlic. Whisk in soy sauce, pineapple juice, and sherry until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved.
Remove and reserve 1 cup of the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill the chicken. This will be your basting sauce.
Place chicken in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into bag. Remove excess air, seal bag, place on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate for 24 hours,
Heat grill to medium.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade in plastic bags.
Grill chicken on oiled grates: For Chicken Boneless Thighs: Grill about 5-8 minutes per side, basting each side before flipping with reserved marinade, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees.For Chicken Boneless Breast: Grill about 4-6 minutes per side, basting each side before flipping with reserved marinade, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees.