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Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken

Savory Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken for Easy Family Grilling

Experience a flavor explosion with Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken, featuring succulent chicken thighs marinated in a blend of savory and sweet ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice or fresh pineapple puree
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh minced or ground ginger
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions finely chopped
To Serve
  • 2 cups Sticky Rice or brown rice/quinoa

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ziploc Bag
  • Saucepan
  • Meat mallet
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by tenderizing the boneless, skinless chicken thighs using a meat mallet. Gently pound both sides until they are an even thickness.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, sesame oil, chopped garlic, and minced ginger until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350–400°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top for flavor. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight enhances flavors. Always preheat the grill to achieve an ideal caramelization.

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