Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce with tropical pineapple flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or Ziploc bag, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger. Mix until sugar dissolves completely. Add chicken, ensuring full coating. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Prepare the Marinade: Remove chicken from marinade and set aside on a clean plate. Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan and simmer for 5-10 minutes to eliminate bacteria. Let cool before using as basting sauce.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, brushing with cooled marinade halfway through. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F with meat thermometer.
- Serve: Transfer grilled chicken to serving dish and pour remaining reduced marinade over top. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Score the chicken thighs lightly with a knife to help marinade penetrate deeper and reduce cooking time
- Reserve some fresh marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a finishing sauce without cooking
- Let chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
- Double the marinade recipe and freeze half for future use – it keeps for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 oz chicken)
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 2,400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken, grilled chicken, teriyaki marinade, pineapple chicken, Asian cuisine, BBQ chicken