Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
This Huli Huli Chicken Recipe is a fantastic choice. It combines tender meat and a very sweet archipelago inspired glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs skin on.
- 1 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice for the base.
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce for a salty and dark color.
- 1/2 cup of light brown sugar packed very tight.
- 1/4 cup of ketchup for a thick red texture.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger grated small.
- 2 cloves of garlic minced very finely today.
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for a nutty smell.
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar for a sharp tang.
- Fresh cilantro chopped for a green garnish.
Instructions
Make the Tropical Marinade
- In a medium bowl, whisk the juice, soy, and sugar. Add the ketchup, ginger, and garlic and stir well.
Soak the Chicken Thighs
- Place the chicken into a large bag and pour half the sauce. Save the rest of the liquid in a bowl today.
Chill in the Fridge
- Let the chicken sit for at least four hours in the cold. This helps the meat get very tender and sweet.
Simmer the Basting Sauce
- Pour the saved half of the sauce into a small pot. Boil it for five minutes until it is very thick.
Heat the Hot Grill
- Light your grill until the coals are grey and very hot. Clean the grates well so the chicken does not stick.
Sear the Sweet Meat
- Place the chicken on the grill with the skin side down. Cook for five minutes until you see dark grill marks.
Flip and Baste Well
- Turn the chicken over and brush on the thick glaze. Flip the meat every few minutes and add more sauce.
Rest and Serve Hot
- Cook until the inside is 165 degrees and very juicy. Let the meat rest for five minutes before you slice it.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs because they stay moist on the grill.
- Do not skip the pineapple juice for the best flavor today.
- Flip the chicken often to avoid burning the sweet sugar.
- Use fresh ginger instead of the dry powder version.
- Let the meat reach room temperature before you start cooking.
- Add extra sriracha if you love a very spicy glaze.
- Grill some fresh pineapple rings on the side for a treat.