Huli-huli Chicken Recipe • A Hawaiian Classic! | Club Foody

 

Aloha!🌸
When we hear it, those of us who aren’t natives of Hawaii or Polynesia, it means “hello”, “hi”, “goodbye” and “see you later”. Actually, it means much more than simple greetings. It has a deeper connotation to it, a spiritual implication that expresses a multitude of feelings such as love 💖, affection, kindness, compassion, gratitude, grace, mercy, and sympathy. It expresses force and harmony that holds everyone and all elements together.
 
As a visitor, of course I use Aloha to say hello but it also means more to me. It represents vacation, slow pace, freedom, ocean, fresh breeze, nature, and relaxation – a special place in my heart where I can recharge my batteries 🔋.
 
As a foody, I hear Aloha and right away I think of certain dishes like Loco Moco, Saimin, Lomi-lomi Salmon, Manapua, Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Pu Pu Platter, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and many more including this featured one… Huli-huli Chicken!
 
This recipe is “maika’i loa” which means awesome 😍! The marinade is what makes it so tasty. Packed with some serious flavor, this sauce elevates the chicken thighs to a whole new level of yumminess. The ingredients are usually easy to find at your supermarket therefore there’s no reason for not making it! Although perfect with chicken 🐓, the marinade can be used for other proteins like fish 🐟, pork, and beef.
 
Huli-huli Chicken is an easy dish to make. After letting the meat marinate for 4 to 12 hours 🕟 – the longer, the better! -, the rest is a charm. While warming up the marinade, fire up the barbecue and when it reaches between 375-425ºF, place the marinated thighs on the grates and grill for 20 minutes, flipping them every 5 minutes. When the internal temperature reaches 175ºF, they’re done!
 
The fruit that is related to the Islands is pineapple 🍍 so obviously, grilling a few slices on the BBQ is a given! When it’s time to serve these perfectly grilled chicken thighs and pineapple slices, I like to pair them with white rice along with a couple lime wedges, topped with sliced green onions and a small bowl of the warm marinade for dipping.
 
Huli-huli Chicken is a favorite at our home! With an incredible mouthwatering marinade, don’t be surprised if you’re hooked like we are. Next time you fire up the “barbie” 🔥, you have to make this delicious (‘ono) recipe… you’ll thank (mahalo) me for it!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes… 🔥
– Chipotle Stuffed Bronto Burger
– Tomates à la Provençale (Tomatoes Provencal)
– Grilled Fish Tacos
– Chicken Gyros
– Salsa Verde
– Grilled Marlin Steaks
– BBQ Beef Shish Kebabs
– Caribbean Jerk Rotisserie Chicken
and for even more chicken recipes 🐓, click on this link… Recipe Category • Poultry

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