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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 ounces 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup canola or olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh pineapple for grilling
  • Hot rice for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, molasses, brown sugar, oil, vinegar and garlic powder. Whisk to combine. Add the chicken breasts to a large ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
  2. Drain the liquid. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through. When the chicken has about 4-5 minutes left to cook, add the rings of fresh pineapple and grill for 2 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into strips. Serve over hot, cooked rice with grilled pineapple.

Notes

  • Pineapple: if you don’t have fresh pineapple or choose not to use it, you can use a large can of pineapple chunks, draining and reserving the liquid for the marinade, and serving the pineapple chunks alongside the grilled chicken.
  • Rice: I like to serve this teriyaki chicken with baked brown rice (cooked with chicken broth – and after baking, I stir in toasted almonds and sliced green onions).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.