Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Delight, a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for a Hawaiian-themed dinner night. Tender chicken thighs or breasts marinated in a blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection and glazed with a sticky teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Cooked white rice or pineapple rice, for serving
Instructions
- Marinating the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cooking the Chicken: Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked. Simmer remaining marinade with cornstarch slurry to make a glaze.
- Finishing Touches: Brush cooked chicken with glaze, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.
Notes
- Enhance with grilled pineapple or macaroni salad.
- Bake chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with glaze
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
