Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Name: Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine; 2 quarts water; 2 cups soy sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 4 chicken halves (about 8 pounds total); Sauce; 2 1/4 cups pineapple juice; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons asian chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha Sauce)

Servings: persons

Brine
2 quarts water
2 cups soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 chicken halves (about 8 pounds total)
Sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons asian chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha Sauce)

1
Brine chicken: Combine water and soy sauce in large bowl. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Add chicken and refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour or up to eight hours, not longer cuz it will get salty.
2
glaze: Combine pineapple juice, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili garlic sauce in empty saucepan and bring boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and syrupy (you should have about one cup), 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange chicken skin side up on grill. Grill until well browned not burned, now flip with skin side down, and brown skin until done. Transfer chicken to platter, brush with half of glaze,(other half for dipping) and let rest 5 minutes.

793

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine, 2 quarts water, 2 cups soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

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