Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Recipe (2024)

What are some reviews and experiences from people who have made Huli Huli Chicken?

• One reviewer gave the recipe a rating of 4.6 out of 5 and mentioned that they made the full amount of sauce, using Mirin instead of sherry. They used a portion of the marinade for the chicken and heated the rest on the stovetop to reduce it. The reviewer cooked the chicken on the grill and served it with coleslaw, rice, and steamed broccoli. They particularly enjoyed the extra sauce drizzled over the rice and broccoli. The reviewer’s spouse loved the dish and suggested adding more garlic next time.
• Another reviewer rated the recipe with 3 stars due to concerns about using marinade that had raw chicken in it to baste the chicken again. However, they found the recipe easy to make and the marinade delicious.
• A reviewer followed the instructions precisely and used a combination of bone-in thighs and drumsticks. The result was a delicious dish that they considered a keeper.
• Another reviewer marinated the chicken for 8 hours and used a combination of chicken thighs and breasts. They transferred the chicken to a thick tinfoil pan and cooked it on the Traeger. However, despite using a slotted spoon, the sauce still pooled in the pan. They improvised by simmering the leftover marinade and transferring the chicken to a sheet pan before broiling it. The dish was a hit with guests.
• One reviewer substituted defrosted frozen pineapple chunks for pineapple juice and blended all the marinade ingredients to make a thick sauce. They grilled the chicken on non-stick foil and boiled the reserved marinade to serve as a sauce. They served it with Savory Coconut Rice and considered it a great foundation for a Hawaiian-themed dinner party.
• Another reviewer made Huli Huli Chicken shishkebabs and their family loved it. They also tried baking the chicken and serving it on fried cabbage, which was also a big hit.
• A reviewer described the dish as delicious and suggested using skin-on, bone-on chicken for a crunchy outer texture. They also recommended reserving some of the marinade to glaze in a skillet and pour over the chicken. They served it with wild rice flavored with Teriyaki, scallion, and pineapple.
• One reviewer mistakenly used a full can of frozen concentrated pineapple, leaving out the brown sugar. They found the result to be really good and boiled it down to thicken the sauce.
• Another reviewer considered the recipe perfect as is. They made it with chicken stew pieces and grilled it on the stove. They added dry mustard to the sauce despite it not being included in the instructions. They also used the leftover marinade to make a sauce by adding cornstarch.
• Another reviewer found the recipe delicious and made it exactly as instructed. They used chicken stew pieces and grilled it on their stove. They also added dry mustard to the sauce and used the leftover marinade to make a sauce with the addition of cornstarch.

What is the history of Huli Huli Chicken?

The history of Huli Huli Chicken dates back to 1955 when Ernest Morgado, an innovator in Hawaiian cuisine, created this delectable dish. The origins of Huli Huli Chicken trace back to a gathering of farmers, where Morgado decided to experiment with teriyaki chicken. Using his culinary expertise, he developed a unique method of cooking that involved turning the chicken repeatedly, hence the name “Huli Huli,” which translates to “turn, turn” in Hawaiian.

Morgado’s flavorful creation quickly gained popularity and became a beloved Hawaiian staple. Since its inception, Huli Huli Chicken has been a delicacy enjoyed alongside sticky rice, further enhancing its mouth-watering appeal. Over the years, this dish has become an integral part of Hawaiian cuisine, symbolizing the blending of diverse flavors and cultural influences found throughout the islands.

Be sure to not miss another recipe!

Follow Six Sisters’ Stuff on Instagram|Facebook|Pinterest|YouTube

If you made our recipe be sure to tag us on Instagram so we can see your hard work using #sixsistersstuff.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

1. alice says:

   This was phenomenal! Followed the directions exactly and served it with grilled pineapple on the side. Everyone in the family loved it!

2. Ulei presat la rece says:

   It looks so tasty!

3. Heidi says:

   My family loved this! I made a second batch of marinade, added some corn starch and cooked it on the stove top to make a sauce to add to the chicken after it was grilled. Delicious!

4. Aileen says:

   This looks so good! I love anything that reminds me of my honeymoon in Hawaii!

5. daryl says:

   wow.....

6. Jen says:

   This is by far one of the best chicken recipes I've made in a long time. Overnight marinade makes it very juicy. Even my picky two-year-old will try it! Thank you for the post!

   See Also

   Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe

7. Donna says:

   I do almost exactly the same thing, minus the brown sugar, to marinate flank steak.

8. Sabrina B says:

   Nice memory, and great looking recipe, thank you for this!

9. happy wheels says:

   My family loved this! I made a second batch of marinade, added some corn starch and cooked it on the stove top to make a sauce to add to the chicken after it was grilled. Delicious!

10. Katie says:

    Can I bake this chicken since I cannot grill it?

11. Dawn Everson says:

    Can this be baked? If so temp and how long.

12. Cyd says:

    You can bake this in the oven. Bake at 400 until cooked through. Until no longer pink and juices run clear. About 25-30 minutes.

13. Cyd says:

    You could also bake this chicken.

14. Traci Kenworth says:

    These look yummy!

15. Cristina says:

    Has anyone ever not been able to marinate it at least 4 hrs? If so, did it turn out ok?

16. Teri Rempel says:

    We tried it and loved it! Every year we spend 2 weeks in Maui and for the first time in 17 years , we couldn’t go because of the pandemic. So we bought a commercial shave ice machine and made Hulu Hulu chicken and fried rice for July 4th! It’s not Maui but it sure tastes good! Thank you!!!

17. Cyd says:

    Hi Teri! I think you just earned "Mom of the Year" with that cute July 4th celebration. Shave ice at home would be so fun. Hoping you make it to Maui soon! Go away Corona!!!

18. Rebekah Carney says:

    Hi. Could I marinate this chicken as written in the recipe and cook it in the Insta pot using pineapple juice as the liquid? Or Chicken broth?

19. Momma Cyd says:

    You should be able to cook the chicken in the Instant Pot. It just needs to have the liquid for the instant pot.

20. Tracy Perry says:

    If you do this in the oven do you cover it with foil?

21. Momma Cyd says:

    We like to cover it with foil to keep it from drying out.

22. Amy says:

    Can I make ahead and freeze ?

23. Steven Sekol says:

    I saw someone else asked about instant pot, could we use the marinade for the liquid to cook the chicken in? How long?

24. Momma Cyd says:

    Sure, just place in an airtight freezer container.

25. Momma Cyd says:

    You can cook this in the instant pot too. Cook for 12 minutes if fresh and 15 minutes if frozen. You can reduce sauce down at the end to thicken and pour over the chicken, or can make additional sauce to serve with the chicken. Whatever you prefer.

26. teresa says:

    can i use drumsticks instead of breast?

27. Momma Cyd says:

    You could, but you will need to adjust the cooking time for drumsticks. We have only made this recipe using chicken breasts.

28. Natalie says:

    I made this recipe using chicken thighs and cooked in the oven. It was soo tender and delicious. I will definitely keep this recipe.

29. Deb Ducker says:

    Could this be made in the air fryer?

30. Momma Cyd says:

    This can be cooked in the air fryer. Use the air fry setting and at 360°(F) for 16-20 minutes, depending on size. Flip the chicken after 10 minutes. You want the internal temperature of the chicken to be 165°(F) when measured with an instant-read thermometer.

31. Ron Hurst says:

    Can this be grilled on a black stone grill

32. Momma Cyd says:

    Sure, just cook it as you would other chicken breasts on the Blackstone.

33. Joy Hansen says:

    My family is picky but this recipe had all of them saying it should be in our regular rotation. Used a grill pan and finished off in oven. Also made a batch of sauce on the side to dip and that was a hit.