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Huli Huli Chicken

Cultural Context

Huli Huli Chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish known for its sweet and savory flavors, often enjoyed at barbecues and gatherings. The name 'Huli Huli' means 'turn turn' in Hawaiian, referring to the method of grilling the chicken by turning it frequently for even cooking. This dish reflects the multicultural influences of Hawaii, combining local ingredients with Asian flavors.

HawaiianUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless preferred
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp. sriracha chili sauce, or hot sauce of your choice
5-6 garlic cloves, sliced or chopped
1 tsp. minced ginger
black pepper to taste
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
1/3 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, or honey
oil for cooking

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier sodium option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar is a more natural sweetener.

1

Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, sriracha chili sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl.

2

Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them.

3

Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

4

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or heat oil in a pan if pan-frying).

5

Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.

6

Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (or pan-fry until cooked through).

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillresealable bagmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Huli Chicken

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