Q1: What does "Huli Huli" actually mean?

"Huli-Huli" is a Hawaiian term that means "turn-turn." The name originated in the 1950s from the original creator, Ernest Morgado, who cooked the chicken on a rotisserie with two grills, and would shout "Huli!" to his assistant when it was time to turn the spit.

Q2: Is it really safe to use a marinade as a basting sauce?

No, it is never safe to use a used marinade that has been in contact with raw meat or poultry without boiling it first. This recipe brilliantly and safely solves this problem by having you divide the fresh marinade at the very beginning . You use one portion for the long marination (which you discard), and the other, completely clean and untouched portion is reserved for serving as your delicious and completely safe basting sauce.

Q3: How do I keep the sugary glaze from burning on the grill?

The secret is to wait to apply the glaze until the last 5 minutes of the cooking time, as the recipe directs. If you were to baste the chicken for the entire grilling time, the high amount of brown sugar in the sauce would burn and become bitter long before the chicken was cooked through. Basting at the end allows the glaze to heat up, thicken, and caramelize perfectly without burning.

Q4: What is the best way to keep my chicken from sticking to the grill?

The two most important secrets are to make sure your grill grates are very clean and very well-oiled . Preheat your grill first, then use a grill brush to scrape off any old, stuck-on debris. Then, use a wadded-up paper towel, dipped in a high-smoke-point oil (like canola or vegetable oil) and held with a pair of long tongs, to wipe a thin, even layer of oil over the hot grates right before you add your chicken.

Q5: Can I make this recipe in the oven?

Yes! To bake, place the marinated chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes . During the last 5 minutes of baking, you can baste the chicken with the reserved marinade. For a more caramelized finish, you can place the basted chicken under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes.

The Best Authentic Huli Huli Chicken

The Best Authentic Huli Huli Chicken (Hawaiian Grilled Chicken)

A large-batch recipe for Huli Huli Chicken, a classic Hawaiian-style grilled chicken dish. This recipe features boneless, skinless chicken thighs that are marinated for at least 8 hours in a sweet and savory, teriyaki-style sauce made with brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, and garlic. The marinated chicken is then grilled over medium heat until cooked through and basted with a reserved portion of the fresh marinade during the final minutes of cooking to create a flavorful glaze.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

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)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade.
Reserve 1 1/3 cups of the marinade for basting; cover and refrigerate this portion.
Divide the remaining marinade between two large shallow dishes. Add 12 chicken thighs to each dish and turn to coat them thoroughly.
Cover the dishes and refrigerate the chicken for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat a grill to medium heat and oil the grates.
Drain the chicken, discarding the used marinade.
Grill the chicken, covered, for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 170°F.
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken occasionally with the reserved marinade.

Notes

This is a large-batch recipe, perfect for parties, barbecues, or for meal prepping.
For food safety, it is crucial to use a reserved, separate portion of the marinade for basting the cooked chicken, and to discard the marinade that was in contact with the raw meat.
Marinating the chicken overnight is a key step for the most flavorful and tender result.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/huli-huli-chicken/