Huli Huli Chicken

100g protein · 25 min · 1132 kcal

Huli Huli Chicken

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!

25 min4 servings1132 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 3 teaspoons fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 pounds boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • grilled pineapple slices
  • sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium mixing bowl, add dark brown sugar (1 cup), ketchup (1 cup), fresh ginger (3 teaspoons), and garlic (4). Whisk in soy sauce (3/4 cup), pineapple juice (1 cup), and sherry (1/4 cup) until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Place chicken (4 pounds) in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into the bag. Remove excess air, seal the bag, place on a rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate for 24 hours,

  4. 4

    Heat the grill to medium.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade in plastic bags.

  6. 6

    Grill chicken on oiled grates: For Chicken Boneless Thighs: Grill for about 5-8 minutes per side, basting each side before flipping with reserved marinade, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165ºF (74ºC).For Chicken Boneless Breast: Grill for about 4-6 minutes per side, basting each side before flipping with reserved marinade, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165ºF (74ºC).

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