Description
This Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is the real deal. The sweet and savory teriyaki sauce is THE best and SO easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 4 cloves garlic, (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken thighs in a bowl or large resealable plastic bag. Set aside.
- Step 2: Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix until sugar dissolves.
- Step 3: Pour marinade over the chicken and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Step 4: 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.
- Step 5: Pour some of the hot marinade into a separate bowl. Place chicken on a grill and brush some of the cooked marinade 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.
- Step 6: Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining hot teriyaki marinade over the top.
- Step 7: Serve as whole chicken thighs or slice before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for the most authentic flavor and juicy texture. Flatten the chicken slightly before marinating to help it cook evenly. Brush on teriyaki sauce mid-grill, after cooking, and again before serving for maximum flavor. Allow the chicken to rest in foil for 5–10 minutes to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 523 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 2711 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 133 mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Tropical Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Teriyaki Sauce