Huli Huli Chicken
Servings 6 people
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken marinates chicken thighs in a sweet, savory sauce that delivers tender, juicy meat after just 10 minutes of cooking! Prep it the night before for an easy dinner option the next day!
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup soy sauce preferably reduced sodium
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 3 pounds
- green onions for garnish
- pineapple slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and chicken broth. Then stir in the minced ginger root, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside 1 cup of this marinade, cover it, and keep it in the fridge to use for basting the chicken while it is cooking.
- Place the remaining marinade into a large freezer bag with the chicken thighs. Move the chicken around to spread the marinade evenly. Place this in the fridge to marinate overnight (or at least 8 hours).
- When you are ready to grill the chicken, make sure to lightly oil the grill. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade (throw out the marinade that the chicken was in). Place the chicken on the grill and let it cook for about 3 minutes on one side, brush some of the set-aside marinade on. Flip it and cook for another 3 minutes, again brush the marinade on. Repeat this process until the chicken is fully cooked. (It may take about 10 minutes depending on the heat of your grill.) Be sure to cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Storage Instructions: Leftover Huli Huli chicken may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or you may freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Can I use the marinade that was on the chicken for basting it? No. It is important to throw out the marinade that was on the chicken. Do not use this to baste the chicken as this will not cook it enough to make it safe to eat.
- How can I be sure the chicken is fully cooked? Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
- I don’t have a grill - could I still make this chicken? Yes, you could sear the chicken in a skillet (with 1 Tablespoon of oil). Brush it with the set-aside marinade, then bake it in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
What could I serve this with? I like to serve Huli Huli chicken with white or brown rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, stir fry veggies, Asian salad, or grilled pineapple. - Can I use other pieces of chicken? Yes, but you will need to adjust the cooking time to achieve doneness. If you choose to use bone-in chicken thighs (165 degrees) or drumsticks (170 degrees), you will have to increase the cooking time slightly. If you use chicken breasts (165 degrees), you will need to decrease the cooking time or the meat may be dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1541mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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