Description
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for grilling, this dish brings a taste of the islands to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or honey)
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
- Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it’s fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with leftover marinade.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
- Add a splash of sriracha for heat.
- Substitute chicken with pork, tofu, or shrimp.
- Garnish with sesame seeds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg