Description
This Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken is a tropical twist on your classic grilled chicken—sweet, savory, and loaded with bold flavor. With a homemade pineapple-infused teriyaki glaze and juicy grilled thighs, it’s a perfect main dish for summer BBQs or cozy dinners alike.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Reserve 1/4 cup of this mixture for glaze.
2. Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or dish. Add marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Remove chicken and grill 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
4. In a saucepan, simmer the reserved marinade. Stir in the cornstarch slurry if desired and cook until thickened.
5. Brush glaze over cooked chicken and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Marinate longer (overnight) for deeper flavor.
Chicken thighs are juicier, but breasts work too—adjust cooking time.
Glaze can be made thicker with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, Hawaiian chicken, grilled chicken thighs