Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken features a sweet and smoky sauce. You will enjoy this flavorful grilled chicken.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Vegetable oil, for grill grates
Instructions
- Make the huli huli sauce. Heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and paprika until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with ¼ cup cool water to form a slurry. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Transfer ½ cup of the sauce to a small bowl and set aside for basting. Transfer the remaining marinade to a large bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat.
- Heat a gas grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush the grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the used marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Brush the chicken with half of the reserved sauce, then flip and cook for 2 minutes. Brush with the remaining sauce and cook for 2 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the exterior is caramelized and charred in spots.
- Transfer the chicken to a large platter, and serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with rice and a side of grilled pineapple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg