Description
Enjoy a taste of the islands with this delicious Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, grilled to perfection, and served with a flavorful glaze. It’s a must-try for any fan of Hawaiian cuisine!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
For Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until the sugar is dissolved. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Make the Glaze: While the chicken is grilling, pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and whisk into the boiling marinade. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Brush the cooked chicken with the sauce or serve it on the side. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or macaroni salad.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are preferred for their juiciness, but chicken breasts can be used if pounded thin.
- Always boil the leftover marinade if you plan to use it as a sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
