Huli Huli Chicken - Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Huli Huli Chicken Brine

• 1 Cup - Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Cup - White Sugar
• 2-3 - Bay Leaves
• 2 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 6 Cups - Ice 
• 4 Cups - Cold Water 
• 1 Cup - Hot Water
• 5 to 6 pound - Whole Chicken (split in half) see video.

Brine Directions

• Combine hot water, bay leaves, salt, sugar, garlic and mix until dissolved.
• Add cold water, ice and chicken.  Ensure chicken is submerged.
• Refrigerate 4-12 hours.

Dry Rub

• 2 TBS - Granulated Garlic
• 2 TBS - Kosher Salt
• 1 TBS - Paprika
• 1 TBS - Cayenne
• 1 TBS - Granulated Onion
• 1 TBS - Black Pepper
• 1 tsp - Cumin

Dry Rub Directions

• Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Huli Huli Sauce 

• 1 Cup - Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 Cup - Ketchup
• 1/2 Cup - Lite Soy Sauce
• 2 TBS - Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup - Light Brown Sugar
• 4 Coins - Fresh Ginger

Huli Huli Sauce Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook until reduced and thickened, 10-15 minutes.

Directions

• Remove chicken from brine and pat dry.
• Season liberally with dry rub.
• Preheat grill with 1 small piece of apple wood (or kiawe wood) to 350º.
• Grill Chicken over direct heat until it reaches 160º, flipping every 5 minutes.  Approximately 45 minutes..
• Generously baste chicken on both sides with Huli Huli sauce and continue to cook until the sauce has set and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of a minimum of 165º.

Enjoy!!