Description
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the tropical essence of Hawaii to your table. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and coated in a luscious teriyaki sauce made with sweet pineapple juice and savory soy sauce.
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 soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger until combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve excess marinade) and grill for 6–8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Baste with reserved marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before removing from the grill.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Serve with rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ideal for family dinners or summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Teriyaki Sauce