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HULI HULI CHICKEN

Huli Huli Chicken


  • Author: Spoorthy
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Huli Huli chicken is prepared on a grill by turning twice halfway through the process. This method ensures even cooking of the chicken. However; it can be cooked/baked in the indoor oven or air fryer while still following the similar marinating and turning process.


Ingredients

Chicken- 1 lb. (boneless thighs)

pineapple juice- ½ cup + reserve 4 Tbsp to add to the thickened sauce later

Tamari- 1/4 cup (or soy sauce)

Tomato ketchup- 1/4 cup

Brown Sugar- 1 ½ Tbsp

Ginger- 2 tsp

Garlic- 1 tsp powder or 2 cloves chopped

Sriracha- 1 to 2 tsp

Sesame oil- 1 Tbsp

Mustard Sauce- 1 tsp

Sherry Vinegar- 2 Tbsp

Black Pepper- ½ to ¾ tsp

Oil for grilling

Herbs (4 Tbsp)- Cilantro and Scallions

Cornstarch- 1 Tbsp

Water – 4 Tbsp


Instructions

1. Making the Huli Huli sauce: In a bowl, take 1/4 cup of pineapple juice (4 Tbsp extra pineapple juice to add to the glazing sauce), 1/4 cup of tamari, 1/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1 tsp mustard sauce, 2 Tbsp sherry wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 tsp sriracha, 2 tsp shredded ginger, 3/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar, and mix everything well.

2. Pour half of the sauce into 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs (Yes! boneless chicken thighs works the best). Save the other half of the sauce to prepare glaze for the chicken. 

3. Mix the sauce well with the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preferably overnight. 

4. Time to work on the glaze with the remaining half of the sauce. In a bowl, take 1 Tbsp of cornstarch and 4 Tbsp of water, mix and pour into the sauce. 

5. Pour the reserved sauce into a pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. The sauce thickens and the spices in the sauce get cooked.

6. If the sauce becomes too thick, pour some additional reserved pineapple juice to add. 

7. Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator, and thread the chicken pieces to the skewer.

8. Arrange the skewers on a baking tray 

9. Bake @ 400 F for 35 minutes.

10. Turn the chicken twice so that chicken gets cooked evenly.

11. Place the chicken on a rack and glaze it with the prepared sauce.

12. Garnish with cilantro and scallions.

13. Pineapple and roasted bell peppers can be tossed with the glazing sauce and served with chicken.

Notes

1. It seems tedious looking at the list of the ingredients. But once we have all the things needed ready to go, the sauce comes together quickly. This sauce is also good to use on other types of meat, and also seafood. I have tried it on shrimp and salmon, and it tastes so good!

2. Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to three days. In the freezer, it can be stored for two months. Save the chicken in the freezer-safe bag and thaw before using.

3. Use the left-over Huli Huli chicken to add to the soup or add to your favorite salad.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Chicken Dishes
  • Method: Grill/Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 144 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3.43 g
  • Sodium: 452 mg
  • Fat: 5.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.604 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.203 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.71 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 16.77 g
  • Cholesterol: 49 mg

Keywords: Huli Huli chicken, Hawaiian chicken recipe, island recipes, grilled chicken recipe, summer time chicken, easy chicken recipe

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