Description
This Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken Recipe brings tropical flavor to your table with a delicious marinade of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and garlic. Juicy chicken thighs soak up the sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce, ideal for BBQs, meal preps, or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it with rice or grilled veggies for a family favorite bursting with island-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
½ cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (for slurry, if thickening)
Instructions
Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a ziplock bag or bowl. Pour marinade over the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 4–6 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Cook Chicken:
Grilling: Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Stovetop: Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Optional Sauce: Simmer leftover marinade. Mix cornstarch and water, stir into marinade, and cook until thickened.
Serve: Slice chicken and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for best flavor and tenderness.
Don't reuse marinade unless it's boiled to kill bacteria.
Great for meal prep – refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze cooked portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish, Grilling
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg