Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinate
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Hawaiian, International
Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by marinating chicken thighs in a mixture combining salty soy sauce, brown sugar sweetness, pineapple juice’s bright acidity, garlic’s pungency, and fresh ginger's warmth. The chicken marinates for at least four hours or overnight to fully absorb the flavors. The marinade is then simmered separately to cook and thicken slightly.
Grilling the chicken while brushing it with hot marinade from a separate container helps develop a caramelized surface without cross-contaminating the marinade. Cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F ensures safe, juicy chicken. Resting wrapped in foil locks in moisture. Serving can be as whole thighs or sliced, drenched with warmed remaining marinade.
This chicken fits well at barbecue meals or with rice and vegetables for a casual dinner. The marinade's tropical pineapple element distinguishes it as Hawaiian-style teriyaki.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a bowl or large resealable plastic bag. Set aside.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix until sugar dissolves. Pour marinade over the chicken and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and set aside. Do not discard marinade. Pour the marinade into a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour some of the hot marinade into a separate bowl. Place chicken on a grill and brush some of the hot marinade from the separate bowl over the top. Do not place the brush back in the main bowl of marinade after brushing the chicken. Grill chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Wrap the chicken in foil and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining hot teriyaki marinade over the top. Serve as whole chicken thighs or slice before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 2711mg | 113% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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