Description
Sweet and tangy Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken marinated in a flavorful mix of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- fresh pineapple (for garnish)
- green onions (for garnish)
- sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or container, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your grill, stove, or oven (depending on your cooking method).
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook until fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side on the grill or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Optional: Reserve marinade, boil it, and use as a sauce.
- Serve chicken garnished with pineapple, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use thighs for juicier meat, breasts for leaner chicken. Marinating overnight enhances flavor. Boil reserved marinade for safety before using as sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg