Bring Hawaii Home: Easy Huli Huli Chicken with Homemade Sauce

Aloha, flavor explorers! If you've ever dreamed of the sweet and savory tastes of Hawaiian cuisine, you've likely heard of the famous Huli Huli Chicken. The star of this dish is its incredible sauce, "Huli Huli," which literally means "turn turn" in Hawaiian – named for the constant flipping of the chicken on the grill. It's a magical blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors that is utterly irresistible.

The best part? You don't need any special, hard-to-find ingredients to create this tropical magic in your own kitchen. Let's make a quick and delicious homemade Huli Huli sauce!

Simple Homemade Huli Huli Sauce

Gather these common pantry staples:

• 1/2 cup ketchup (for the tangy tomato base)

• 1/3 cup soy sauce (for salty, umami depth)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar (for caramelized sweetness)

• 2 tablespoons honey (for extra gloss and flavor)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, for a touch of acidity)

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for the aroma of sesame)
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (for essential aroma)

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (for a warm, spicy kick)

• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (optional, but highly recommended for authenticity!)

Instructions for the Sauce:

Simply whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. That's it! Your versatile Huli Huli sauce is ready to transform your meal.

Huli Huli Chicken Teriyaki (Pan-Fried Method)

Now, let's use this amazing sauce to create a delicious chicken teriyaki.

You will need:

• 2 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts

• Salt and black pepper

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

• 1/2 of your homemade Huli Huli sauce (for marinating/glazing)

• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place it in a shallow dish and coat it with about one-third of the Huli Huli sauce. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor).

2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pan, skin-side down if using thighs. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

3. Glaze and Serve: Reduce the heat to low. Pour the remaining Huli Huli sauce into the pan. Let it bubble and simmer for 1-2 minutes, turning the chicken frequently until it's beautifully glazed and sticky.

4. Rest and Garnish: Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it. Drizzle with any extra glaze from the pan and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal!

   
   

   
   

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