Description
Juicy, flavorful Hawaiian Chicken marinated in pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar, then grilled or pan-seared to perfection. It’s sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible!
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs: 2 pounds, boneless and skinless
- Pineapple Juice: 1 cup
- Soy Sauce: 1/2 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, freshly grated
- Rice Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Pineapple Slices: 1 cup, fresh or canned
- Green Onions: 1/4 cup, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your grill to medium-high or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half the marinade over the chicken in a bag or bowl. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Reserve the leftover marinade. Slice pineapple and prep green onions.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill or sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Grill pineapple rings alongside.
- Finishing Touches: Simmer reserved marinade with cornstarch slurry until thickened. Drizzle over cooked chicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: Top with green onions, plate with rice or noodles, and dive in!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the juiciest results.
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
- Simmer leftover marinade for a safe and tasty glaze.
- Grill pineapple for added caramel flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg