Description
A traditional Hawaiian chicken recipe with brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce, this Huli Huli Chicken is an easy and delicious grilling recipe.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Step: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ginger and garlic.
- Step: 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.)
- Step: 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.
- Step: Cover the dish and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
- Step: When ready to make the chicken, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step: Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Step: 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
Turn the chicken a time or two during the marinating time. For the most flavor, marinate overnight. If you are unable to grill, a cast iron skillet will work also. Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1256 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: grilled huli huli chicken, hawaiian chicken, huli huli chicken