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Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Easy Huli Huli Chicken is a summertime staple! Chicken is flavored with the best sweet and tangy marinade before being grilled to perfection.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 627 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Oceania , American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 small knob fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • chopped fresh cilantro optional, for serving
  • chopped green onions optional, for serving

Instructions

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  1. To make the marinade, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic together in a sealable plastic bag or large dish. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade for cooking.
  2. Place the chicken in the marinade and let it marinate overnight for the best flavor or at least 2 hours.
  3. Oil the racks of the grill. Heat the grill to medium. Place the chicken on the grill, cooking for 20-25 minutes. Every 5 minutes, flip the chicken and baste with the reserved marinade. The chicken is finished once the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh or breast reaches 165°F.
  4. Finish with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve with grilled pineapple if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store easy huli huli chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Rub a little oil onto the (clean and preheated) grates right before cooking so the chicken doesn’t stick.
  • To make this a gluten-free chicken recipe, you just need to use GF soy sauce.
  • Huli huli chicken can be reheated in the microwave or in the oven. If you use the microwave, be sure to not overheat it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 627kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 2053mg (86%) Potassium 613mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 459IU (9%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 627

% Daily Value*

Calories 627kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 2053mg 86%
Potassium 613mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 459IU 9%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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