Huli huli chicken is a Hawaiian dish that features chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled or roasted. The dish is believed to have originated in the 1950s at the backyard gatherings of Ernest Morgado, who is credited with creating the unique marinade that gives the chicken its distinctive flavor. The marinade typically includes soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice, and the chicken is often basted with the marinade while cooking. Huli huli chicken is a popular dish in Hawaii and is often served at luaus and other gatherings.
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HULI HULI CHICKEN
'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
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
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
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 CHICKEN FROM AMAZINGRIBS.COM
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.
HULI HULI CHICKEN OR RIBS
This is the Hawaiian version of barbecued chicken with a Thai influence. The chicken is traditionally grilled. Huli huli means "turn turn" in Hawaiian and refers to turning the chicken on the grill.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients but chicken together.
- On a clean oiled grate over medium high heat place chicken.
- Grill over barbecue, turning and basting with sauce until it is done. (about 30-40 minutes).
- Remove to indirect heat if browning to fast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.9, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 129.4, Sodium 936.2, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 16.4, Protein 33.7
AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN HULI HULI CHICKEN
I love this chicken. You know when people are fighting for the last piece of chicken that you've made a pretty tasty dish. When I lived in Hawaii they sold this on the side of the road and the aroma of this dish is like no other!
Provided by K-Jon Chef
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 10h
Yield 10 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 185.6, Sodium 9418.6, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 33.6, Protein 78.8
GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN
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
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.
GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN
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
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
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken for the most flavorful results, but you can also use chicken breasts or thighs if you prefer.
- To make the chicken extra crispy, marinate it in the huli huli sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with rice, vegetables, or your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Huli huli chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight meal. The sweet and savory sauce gives the chicken a wonderful flavor that will please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give huli huli chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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