Description
Quick huli huli chicken delivers Hawaiian-style flavor faster than takeout, letting you savor tropical zest right at your dinner table without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Supporting Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge 4 chicken thighs completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat your outdoor grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high temperature zone for even cooking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place thighs directly on clean grill grates.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on the first side, achieving beautiful caramelized marks and a golden-brown exterior.
- Flip chicken thighs and continue grilling for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean platter and let rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onions over the chicken for a fresh, zesty finish just before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor, but don’t go over 2 hours or the meat can become too salty.
- Check the internal temperature of chicken thighs reaches 165°F for safe consumption using a meat thermometer.
- When grilling, watch for flare-ups from the sugary marinade and move chicken to a cooler part of the grill if needed.
- For a gluten-free version, replace standard soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg