Description
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors, combining sweet and savory notes to create an unforgettable meal. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, making it perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues. With a simple marinade made from soy sauce and pineapple juice, you’ll experience a burst of island-inspired goodness in every bite. Serve it with rice, fresh veggies, or as wraps for a versatile dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve excess) and grill for about 6–8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Baste with reserved marinade while grilling to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F), then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg