Authentic Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (3 pound) chickens, each cut into 8 pieces
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.33 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup sherry
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

1. Begin by rinsing the chicken pieces and patting them dry with paper towels. In a large resealable plastic bag, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, sherry, ginger, garlic, green onions, and dry mustard. Stir well until the brown sugar is fully dissolved. Add the chicken pieces to the bag, remove any excess air, seal tightly, and massage the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
2. Adjust an oven rack to be approximately 6 inches from the heat source and preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. Take the chicken pieces out of the marinade and place them on a broiler pan, arranging them with the skin side facing up.
4. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until it is beautifully browned on both sides and the juices run clear, turning it every 10 minutes. This should take about 30 to 45 minutes. After each turn, baste generously with the remaining marinade. To ensure it's fully cooked, use an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken (avoiding the bone); it should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition

• Calories: 527 kcal
• Fat Content: 26 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 19 g
• Sodium Content: 1204 mg
• Protein Content: 48 g
• Cholesterol Content: 146 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g