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Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Experience the taste of paradise with this Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken recipe! This incredibly juicy and flavorful chicken, marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple glaze, is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Imagine the irresistible aroma of grilling chicken infused with ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili – a taste of true Hawaiian roadside magic! Prepare to fight over the last piece!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 600 mins
Calories 781.8 kcal
Protein 157g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

  • 4 cups water
  • 1.5 cups soy sauce
  • 0 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce

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How to Make Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

  1. **Brine the Chicken:** In a large bowl, combine 4 cups water and 1 cup soy sauce. Submerge the whole chicken (approx. 3-4 lbs) and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours (longer brining may result in overly salty chicken).
  2. **Prepare the Glaze:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup pineapple juice, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup ketchup, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. **Simmer the Glaze:** Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened to a syrupy consistency, stirring occasionally.
  4. **Prepare the Chicken:** Remove the chicken from the brine and pat it completely dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin.
  5. **Grill the Chicken:** Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side up on the grill grates. Grill for approximately 20-25 minutes, until nicely browned but not burned. Flip the chicken skin-side down and grill for another 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. **Glaze and Rest:** Transfer the chicken to a platter. Brush generously with half of the glaze. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Brush with remaining glaze before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

392 g

Sugar

134g

Fat

41g

Carbs

15g

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