Description
This Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe brings the flavors of the islands to your backyard grill. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce with a hint of pineapple, perfect for a summer BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
For Thickening (optional):
Garnish:
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Reserve ½ cup for basting.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bag, pour the marinade over them, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill, grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade.
- Optional Sauce: Simmer reserved marinade with cornstarch and water for a thicker sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice and grilled pineapple slices for an authentic Hawaiian meal.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs, but thighs are juicier on the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
