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Huli Huli Chicken

A traditional Hawaiian chicken recipe with brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce, this Huli Huli Chicken is an easy and delicious grilling recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 31 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons ketchup
  • 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ginger and garlic.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish large enough that they can be laid in a single layer. (You can also place them in a ziplock bag.)
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade, and add the rest to the dish with the chicken thighs. Turn to coat the chicken in the sauce.
  4. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  5. When ready to make the chicken, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  7. Grill the chicken until it reaches 170ºF, about 12-16 minutes, turning a few times during the cook time. Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes of cook time.

Notes

  • *If possible, turn the chicken a time or two during the marinating time.
  • *If possible, turn the chicken a time or two during the marinating time.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information is calculated making 12 buns from the recipe.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information is calculated making 12 buns from the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 190mg (63%) Sodium 1256mg (52%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 1256mg 52%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.