Best 10 Huli Huli Chicken Recipes

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Huli huli chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish that consists of chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled or roasted until tender and juicy. The sauce is typically made with soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and ginger, and it gives the chicken a delicious caramelized flavor. Huli huli chicken can be served with rice, vegetables, or macaroni salad, and it is a favorite at Hawaiian luaus and backyard barbecues.

This article presents three variations of huli huli chicken:

1. **Classic Huli Huli Chicken**: This recipe uses a traditional marinade made with soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, and garlic. The chicken is marinated for at least 30 minutes, then grilled or roasted until cooked through.

2. **Spicy Huli Huli Chicken**: This recipe adds a kick of heat to the classic huli huli sauce with the addition of chili peppers or Sriracha sauce. The chicken is marinated in the spicy sauce for at least 30 minutes, then grilled or roasted until cooked through.

3. **Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple**: This recipe incorporates fresh pineapple into the marinade, giving the chicken a sweet and tangy flavor. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes, then grilled or roasted until cooked through.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and flavorful Hawaiian dish. So fire up your grill or preheat your oven and get ready to make some huli huli chicken!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN



Grilled Huli Huli Chicken image

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



Huli Huli Chicken image

'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 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

GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN



Grilled Huli Huli Chicken image

This popular Hawaiian chicken is a favorite at my BBQ's. Huli means "turn". The barbeque sauce for this dish is flavored with pineapple juice, soy sauce, sherry, and ginger.

Provided by Chef Russ

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup chicken broth
⅓ cup sherry
¼ cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
3 (3 pound) chickens, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, sherry, pineapple juice concentrate, garlic, ginger, and Worcestershire in a bowl. Brush over the chicken pieces and reserve any remaining sauce.
  • Place chicken on the preheated grill. Cook, brushing with sauce and turning repeatedly, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 574.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

HULI HULI CHICKEN THIGHS



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I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a little and began using it with chicken thighs. My fiance loves this over Parmesan couscous.-Erin Rockwell, Lowell, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
Hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first six ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with pineapple mixture., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with rice. If desired, top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HULI HULI CHICKEN



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"Huli Huli," means turn, turn. Chicken halves are cooked on metal frame screens that are turned repeatedly over a charcoal fire, somewhat like a rotisserie. Below is a basic recipe for hawaiian barbecue.

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Chicken

Time P1D

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs chicken pieces
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 tablespoons chicken stock
1 piece gingerroot, crushed
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Oven Version:.
  • Arrange chicken, skin side up, on rack of broiler pan.
  • Broil 6 to 8 inches from unit in electric oven for 10 minutes on each side.
  • Combine remaining ingredients;.
  • Baste chicken and continue broiling for 10 more minutes on each side, basting frequently with sauce.

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

HULI HULI CHICKEN FROM AMAZINGRIBS.COM



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Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Lunch     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

Marinade:
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup or red barbecue sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons fresh ginger, skinned and grated fine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dark Asian sesame oil
2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
4 medium cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced
Chicken:
2 chickens cut into quarters (4-5 lbs of meat)

Steps:

  • Marinade: 1) Mix all the ingredients together in a saucepan and simmer gently for about 10 minutes. You can refrigerate it for several weeks. Chicken: 2) Pour marinade in a large bowl, or better still, into a large zipper bag. Add the chicken. Marinate for at least 3 hours, as long as 24 hours. 3) Set up the grill for 2-zone cooking and preheat it so the indirect side is about 325°F. Pour the marinade into a sauce pan and bring to a boil to pasteurize it so it can be used for basting. Keep cooking until it reduces significantly, perhaps 25%. 4) Roast the chicken with the lid down on the indirect side of the grill. Huli it (turn it) frequently so the sugar in the sauce doesn't blacken. After turning, paint the upper surface with a layer of the sauce. 5) Take the meat's temp, and as it approaches 150°F, stop basting so you don't contaminate the cooked meat with juices in the marinade from the brush. Discard the sauce. When it hits 150°F, move the meat over the direct heat, skin side down to crisp the skin. Check it every minute or two to make sure it is not burning. When the white meat is 165°F and the dark meat 170 to 175°F, you're ready for your luau. Notes: About the chicken broth. Feel free to substitute white wine, sherry (it doesn't matter if it is dry or sweet in this recipe), or even water. About the vinegar. If you wish you can swap some fresh lemon or lime juice for all or part of the vinegar. About the Sriracha. Sriracha is a garlicy hot chile paste. It is special and widely available, but if you can't get it, feel free to use whatever hot sauce you have around. This quantity is not very hot, especially when painted on chicken, but you can use less or add more to your taste.

HAWAIIAN HULI HULI CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by MaryEllen

Number Of Ingredients 14

Gluten-Free Barbecue Sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
2 tablespoons fruit juice (pine- apple, orange or tropical blend)
2 teaspoons potato starch (not potato flour), arrowroot powder or cornstarch
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (Asian chili sauce) or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pepper, to taste
Chicken
8-10 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking oil, for brushing grill

Steps:

  • n a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce ingredients until combined, making sure starch is completely dissolved in the liquid. Divide sauce equally into 2 bowls. 2. Dry chicken thighs with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Place chicken in half the sauce, making sure all pieces are coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate. 4. Heat a charcoal or gas grill until hot. Brush the cooking surface with cooking oil. 5. Place chicken thighs, meat side down, on the hot grill and brush them using remaining barbecue sauce. Turn chicken after 5 minutes. Repeat brushing and turning every 5 minutes until cooked. Chicken should be done (crispy and brown but not burnt) in about 20 to 25 minutes. Each serving contains 175 calories, 11g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 63mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 3g sugars, 13g protein, 3Est GL.

HAWAIIAN STYLE HULI HULI CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Hawaiian Style Huli Huli Chicken Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 20

CHICKEN:
2 quarts water
2 cups soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 chicken, split halves* (about 8-pounds total)
Split chicken halves are whole chickens that have been split in two through the breastbone.
GLAZE:
3 (6-ounce) cans pineapple juice
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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** chili-garlic sauce
GRILLING:
2 cups wood chips (see related Key to Bold Flavor), soaked for 15 minutes
Note: Chili-garlic sauce can be pretty spicy, so cut in half if you are sensitive to heat.

Steps:

  • Make ahead: Both the brine and the glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Do not brine the chicken for longer than 8 hours or it will become too salty. 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 into soy sauce mixture. Add chicken and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Make glaze: Combine pineapple juice, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili-garlic sauce in empty saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and syrupy (you should have about 1 cup), 20 to 25 minutes. Prep grill: Seal wood chips in foil packet and cut vent holes in top. Open bottom vents on grill. Light about 75 coals. When coals are covered with fine gray ash, spread evenly over bottom of grill. Arrange foil packet directly on coals. Set cooking grate in place and heat, covered with lid vent open halfway, until wood chips begin to smoke heavily, about 5 minutes. (For gas grill, place foil packet directly on primary burner. Heat all burners on high, covered, until wood chips begin to smoke heavily, about 15 minutes. Turn all burners to medium-low.) Scrape and oil cooking grate. Grill chicken: Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange chicken skin-side up on grill (do not place chicken directly above foil packet). Grill, covered, until chicken is well browned on bottom and meat registers 120°F, 25 to 30 minutes. Flip chicken skin-side down and continue to grill, covered, until skin is well browned and crisp and thigh meat registers 170 to 175°F, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter, brush with half of glaze, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve, passing remaining glaze at table. Flavor notes: Authentic huli huli chicken is grilled over kiawe wood, from a hardwood tree that is a species of mesquite. The test kitchen finds mesquite wood chips too assertive for long-cooked chicken and pork dishes; after an hour or two, the smoke turns the meat bitter. But we liked them in this comparatively quick recipe. Our Huli Huli Chicken recipe will work with any variety of wood chips, but if you care about authenticity, mesquite is the chip of choice. Suggested side dish: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and Sticky Rice

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your huli huli chicken.
  • Make sure your chicken is well-marinated. This will help it to absorb the flavors of the marinade and cook evenly.
  • Grill or bake your chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Baste your chicken frequently with the marinade. This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Serve your huli huli chicken with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, potatoes, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Huli huli chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're grilling it in the backyard or baking it in the oven, this chicken is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give huli huli chicken a try!

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