Huli chicken

Huli chicken is a Hawaiian dish that is made with chicken that is marinated in a sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and other seasonings. The chicken is then grilled or roasted. Huli chicken is often served with rice and a salad.

The history of huli chicken recipes is not well documented. However, it is believed that the dish was created in the 1970s by a chef at a Hawaiian restaurant. The dish became popular in the 1980s, when it was featured in several cookbooks. Today, huli chicken is a popular dish in Hawaii and is served at many restaurants.

Advice

When making huli chicken, it is important to use a good-quality chicken. It is also essential to marinate the chicken in the huli sauce for at least 4 hours so that the flavors can really penetrate and the chicken can develop a rich flavor. Lastly, it is important to cook the chicken on low heat so that it can cook thoroughly and stay juicy.

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Recipes

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Huli Huli Chicken

  • cornstarch
  • rice vinegar
  • ginger
  • smoked paprika
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • water
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • sesame oil
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Huli Huli Chicken

  • pineapple juice
  • garlic
  • cumin spice
  • sriracha
  • tablsespoon ginger
  • lemon juice
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • chicken broth
  • honey
  • chicken drumstick
  • green onion
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Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

  • Brine
  • ginger
  • vegetable oil
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • chicken
  • garlic
  • Glaze
  • sriracha
  • ketchup
  • light brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • pineapple juice
  • ginger
  • smoking wood
  • garlic
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Huli Huli Chicken

  • ginger
  • brown sugar
  • chicken broth
  • ketchup
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • green onion
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Huli Huli Chicken

  • dark brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • pineapple juice
  • sherry
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
  • pineapple
  • green onion

Ingredient Breakdown

 
soy sauce
garlic
ginger
ketchup
rice vinegar
pineapple juice
brown sugar
green onion
chicken thigh
chicken broth
sesame oil
sriracha
chicken
vegetable oil
sherry
pineapple
water
canola oil
light
cornstarch
smoked paprika
cumin spice
tablsespoon ginger
lemon juice
honey
chicken drumstick
light brown sugar
smoking wood
dark brown sugar
chicken breast

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 100%
  • ketchup 100%
  • soy sauce 100%

Common Ingredients

  • ginger 88%

Usual Ingredients

  • brown sugar 63%
  • green onion 63%
  • pineapple juice 63%
  • rice vinegar 63%