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Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

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Huli Huli Chicken is a classic Hawaiian grilled chicken recipe featuring a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and garlic. The chicken is marinated to absorb the sweet and savory flavors, then grilled to perfection while being basted with the sauce for a caramelized, juicy finish. This dish delivers a delicious tropical taste reminiscent of traditional Hawaiian barbecue.

Ingredients

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Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Chicken

  • 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved to create the flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow deep flavor penetration.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F). Clean the grates and oil them to prevent sticking.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting. Place the chicken skin side down on the grill. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally to prevent burning.
  5. Baste and Cook Through: While grilling, baste the chicken generously with the reserved marinade every few minutes. Continue to grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the surface is caramelized and slightly charred, about 20-25 minutes total.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps retain the juices and enhances flavor.

Notes

  • To ensure food safety, discard any marinade that has been in contact with raw chicken and do not use it as a sauce unless boiled first.
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken works best for juicy, flavorful results, but boneless can be used for a quicker cook time.
  • You can add ginger or a splash of sesame oil to the marinade for extra depth of flavor.
  • Serve Huli Huli chicken with steamed rice and grilled pineapple slices for an authentic Hawaiian meal experience.

Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Pineapple Chicken, Hawaiian BBQ, Marinated Chicken

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