Sweet and savory Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken, marinated in pineapple juice and soy sauce, then grilled to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Get started by placing those juicy chicken thighs in either a large bowl or a gallon-sized Ziploc bag – whatever you’ve got handy!
In a medium bowl, let’s create that mouthwatering marinade! Mix together your soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger until that sugar is completely dissolved into this beautiful blend.
Pour your freshly made marinade all over the chicken. If you’re using a bag, squeeze out the air before sealing it up. Bowl users, wrap it tight with plastic! Now, let it hang out in the fridge – 4 hours will do, but overnight will give you the best flavor.
When you’re ready to cook, grab the chicken but hold onto that marinade! Pour it into a saucepan and let it simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until it reduces slightly and becomes food-safe.
Fire up that grill to medium-high heat! Throw your marinated chicken on there and brush it with some of that hot marinade. Give it about 6-8 minutes per side until you hit that perfect 165°F internal temp and get some nice char marks.
Place your grilled chicken in a baking dish, pour over the remaining hot teriyaki sauce, and serve it up while it’s nice and hot!
Notes
- This Hawaiian-style Grilled Teriyaki Chicken features a perfectly balanced sweet and savory marinade that makes it absolutely perfect for grilling!
Tools You’ll Need
- Grill
- Medium saucepan
- Large bowl or gallon-sized Ziploc bag
- Meat thermometer
- Baking dish