Description
Delight your taste buds with this Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken recipe that features succulent grilled chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple-infused sauce. Perfect for a tropical-inspired meal that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup mirin or rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Additional:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, mirin, garlic, and ginger until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or dish, pour marinade over, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill, cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, slice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve with rice or salad.
Notes
- You can also cook the chicken in a skillet or bake it at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes if preferred.
- Add water or pineapple juice to thin the marinade if too strong.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
