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Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken

Irresistible Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken – A Family Favorite!

This Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken features a delightful blend of sweet pineapple and savory soy sauce, making it a perfect family dinner option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.5 cups Pineapple Juice
  • 0.25 cups Soy Sauce low-sodium variants recommended
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoons Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs can also use chicken breasts
For Thickening (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
For Serving
  • 1 cups Pineapple Slices/Chunks grilled or fresh

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • grill or skillet
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Place the chicken thighs into a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and reserve the other half. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C), or heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 5–7 minutes on each side, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For skillet cooking, cook for 6–8 minutes per side, turning only once.
  5. In a small saucepan, bring the reserved marinade to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Brush thickened sauce over the cooked chicken during the last minute of grilling. Drizzle any remaining sauce on top when serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight and always check internal temperature to avoid overcooking.

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