Huli Huli Chicken

Name: Huli Huli Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
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)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This huli huli chicken recipe will bring island flavor to your backyard. These grilled chicken thighs are marinated and finished with a sweet and savory sauce.

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)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine 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 inserted into chicken reads 170°; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 chicken thighs: 391 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein.

When I lived in Hawaii, I got this recipe for chicken marinated in a ginger-soy sauce from a friend. Huli means "turn" in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill. —Sharon Boling, San Diego, California

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