Description
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet and savory grilled chicken recipe marinated in pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Perfect for a tropical dinner, this easy chicken dish pairs well with rice and is gluten-free adaptable.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
2. Place chicken thighs in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Pour used marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into sauce. Simmer until thickened.
4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through, brushing with glaze during the last few minutes.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice or in wraps.
Notes
Marinate overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Use chicken breasts if preferred, but slice them thin to cook evenly.
The glaze can be doubled and stored in the fridge for later use as a sauce or stir-fry base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or stovetop grill pan
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg