Best 6 Huli Huli Bbq Chicken Recipes

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**Huli Huli BBQ Chicken: A Taste of Hawaiian Paradise**

Originating from the beautiful islands of Hawaii, Huli Huli BBQ Chicken is a tantalizing dish that captures the essence of Polynesian cuisine. This delectable dish features tender, succulent chicken basted in a sweet and savory marinade, which is then grilled to perfection. The marinade, made with a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and spices, infuses the chicken with a unique and irresistible flavor. Huli Huli BBQ Chicken is often served with a side of rice and macaroni salad, making it a complete and satisfying meal.

**Variations of Huli Huli BBQ Chicken:**

1. **Classic Huli Huli BBQ Chicken:** This recipe stays true to the traditional Hawaiian method of preparing Huli Huli BBQ Chicken. It uses a simple marinade made with soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and spices, and the chicken is grilled until tender and juicy.

2. **Spicy Huli Huli BBQ Chicken:** For those who enjoy a bit of heat, this variation adds a spicy kick to the classic marinade. It includes ingredients like chili powder, cayenne pepper, and Sriracha sauce, creating a flavorful and fiery dish.

3. **Teriyaki Huli Huli BBQ Chicken:** This recipe combines the flavors of Huli Huli BBQ Chicken with the classic Japanese teriyaki sauce. It uses a marinade made with soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and teriyaki sauce, resulting in a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy dish.

4. **Grilled Pineapple Huli Huli BBQ Chicken:** This variation incorporates grilled pineapple into the marinade, adding an extra layer of sweetness and tropical flavor to the chicken. The pineapple is grilled until caramelized and then blended with the other marinade ingredients, creating a flavorful and aromatic glaze.

5. **Chicken Skewers Huli Huli BBQ Chicken:** This recipe takes the classic Huli Huli BBQ Chicken and turns it into a fun and easy-to-eat appetizer or finger food. Chicken pieces are marinated and then skewered and grilled, making them perfect for parties, picnics, or potlucks.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN



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I got this grilled huli huli chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce. Huli means "turn" in Hawaiian. This sweet and savory glaze is fantastic on pork chops, too. -Sharon Boling, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
24 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Reserve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate. Divide remaining marinade between 2 large shallow dishes. Add 12 chicken thighs to each; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. , Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

HULI HULI CHICKEN ON THE GRILL



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
3 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3 cups ice
One 5- to 7-pound whole chicken
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Begin by placing the whole chicken, breast-side down, on the preparation surface. Using kitchen shears, remove the backbone by cutting up from the tailbone to the neck on both sides. Open the bird, remove the breastbone and wishbone. Make small cuts on both sides below the thighs to tuck the wings under so you have a flattened "spatchcock" chicken.
  • To a small saucepan, add 1 cup water, the salt, sugar, bay leaves and garlic cloves. Bring to a simmer to dissolve the salt and sugar. Once at a simmer, turn off the heat and add the ice. Once the liquid is cool, place into a resealable bag over a bowl and add the chicken to the brine, making sure it is completely submersed. Allow to brine in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepot over medium-low heat, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce and sherry vinegar. Once the liquid simmers, whisk in the brown sugar and ginger. Continue to simmer until the liquid begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand (or prepare ahead and refrigerate until ready for use). Once ready for use, reserve about a cup to serve.
  • Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Thoroughly mix the garlic powder, salt, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, cumin and some black pepper together in a small bowl. Coat the chicken with the dry rub, making sure to sprinkle well inside the cavity. Lay the chicken flat on the preparation surface, making a neat, rectangular package with the thighs tucked next to the breasts and the wings inserted into the slits.
  • Secure the chicken in a medium rectangular wire-mesh grilling basket and set over an open grill flame. Char with the breast side down first, 7 to 8 minutes. Turn once and continue to grill, bone-side down for another 15 minutes.
  • Continue to turn as it cooks so it doesn't burn and it replicates the Huli Huli machine cooking process. Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken as you turn it. Finish by alternating sides until the chicken is thoroughly browned, the skin is crispy and a digital instant-read thermometer tucked under the breast confirms the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. The total cook time will be 35 to 40 minutes. With a heat-resistant silicone pastry brush, glaze the chicken with the Huli Huli sauce the last 5 minutes. Remove from the basket and allow the chicken to rest for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Carve the chicken into breasts, thighs and wings. Arrange on a large serving dish alongside the reserved Huli Huli sauce.

HULI HULI CHICKEN



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'Huli Huli Chicken' (turn, turn) was invented by Ernest Morgado when he cooked teriyaki chicken for a group of farmers in 1955. This has been a Hawaiian staple with sticky rice ever since. This is my family's version of Huli Huli Chicken. Use aji mirin (sweet rice wine) in place of sherry if desired.

Provided by Mama Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 pound) chickens, each cut into 8 pieces
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup sherry
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 green onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, sherry, ginger, garlic, green onions, and dry mustard in a large resealable plastic bag, stirring the marinade until brown sugar has dissolved. Place chicken pieces into the bag, squeeze out air, seal bag, and lomi (massage) bag to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Move an oven rack 6 inches from heat source and preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from marinade and arrange chicken, skin sides up, on a broiler pan.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until browned on both sides and the juices run clear, turning every 10 minutes, 30 to 45 minutes. Baste with remaining marinade after each turning. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece of chicken, not touching bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1204 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

HULI HULI CHICKEN



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In 1955, Ernest Morgado, a Honolulu businessman, served a group of farmers grilled chicken that had been marinated in his mother's teriyaki-style sauce. It was such a hit that he decided to market it with the name "huli huli." Huli means "turn" in Hawaiian and refers to how it's prepared: grilled between two racks and turned halfway through cooking. This simplified version calls for chicken pieces and a standard grill. The original recipe is a trade secret, but you can find many slightly different variations on the internet, typically including ginger, garlic, soy sauce, something sweet (honey, brown sugar or maple syrup) and something acidic (vinegar, white wine, lime juice or pineapple juice). This recipe is adapted from "Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawai'i" by Alana Kysar (Ten Speed, March 2019). It also works beautifully with boneless chicken thighs, but adjust your cooking time accordingly.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     dinner, barbecues, poultry, main course

Time 8h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely grated
3 1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
Grapeseed or canola oil, for brushing the grill grate

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic, and stir or shake until combined. Reserve and refrigerate 1/2 cup of the mixture for basting the chicken later. Add the chicken to the remaining mixture, and stir or shake until evenly coated. If using a bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours, turning the chicken at least once.
  • When you're ready to cook, oil your grill grates well. Heat the grill to medium (for charcoal, the grill is ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds). Add the chicken to the grill, cover, and cook 25 to 35 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to keep the chicken from burning, and basting it with the reserved marinade after you turn it, until cooked through. (Cook times will vary depending on sizes and cuts of chicken pieces, so be sure to check for doneness: Meat should not be pink and the juices should run clear.) Serve immediately.

HULI HULI PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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This Hawaiian BBQ is commonly found at roadside fundraisers. This recipe uses crushed pineapple and brown sugar for caramelized texture and wonderful flavor. And, if you are wondering, 'huli' is the Hawaiian term for 'turn.'

Provided by Mark Bender

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 5h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup red wine
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 drops liquid smoke, or more to taste
3 (3 1/2) pound fryer chickens, quartered

Steps:

  • Stir pineapple, brown sugar, shoyu, ketchup, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic, and liquid smoke together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer 1 1/2 cups sauce to a bowl and refrigerate.
  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour remaining sauce over the top; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard used marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until caramelized, about 5 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and cook, turning and basting frequently with reserved 1 1/2 cups pineapple sauce, until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 239.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 60.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 911.1 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

HULI HULI BBQ CHICKEN



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Jumped out at me while leafing through the August '08 issue of "Cuisine at Home." According to the article, this grilled chicken is cooked and sold from roadside stands in Hawaii. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds wonderful. At first sight it looks like a lot of work, but I bet it isn't. Just a lot of ingredients. If you make it before me, let us all know how it is, O.K?

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 drumsticks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 chicken legs
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Place drumsticks in half the pineapple juice mixture in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Reduce remaining mixture in a saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened; set aside for basting.
  • Preheat grill to high.
  • When hot, turn off one burner, leaving the other lit.
  • Remove drumsticks from marinade.
  • Arrange on UNLIT portion of the grill.
  • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees (about 40 minutes).
  • Baste with reserved glaze regularly.
  • Turn after 20 minutes; continue basting until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.3, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 277.2, Sodium 1446.5, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 34.1, Protein 63.4

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful marinade, use fresh pineapple juice instead of canned. You can also add a tablespoon of brown sugar or honey to the marinade for a sweeter flavor.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken for several hours, you can still make this recipe. Just marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • When grilling the chicken, be sure to cook it over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade every few minutes while grilling. This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, grilled vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Huli huli chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make Hawaiian dish. It's perfect for a summer cookout or party. With its sweet and savory flavor, huli huli chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe to try, give huli huli chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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