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Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken cut on a cutting board with a dish of teriyaki sauce and garnished with green onion.
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Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

This Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is the real deal. The sweet and savory teriyaki sauce is THE best and SO easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinate4 hours
Total Time4 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grill/BBQ, Hawaiian
Keyword: Chicken, Grilled, Grilled Chicken
Servings: 5
Calories: 523kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

Instructions

  • Place chicken thighs in a bowl or large resealable plastic bag. Set aside.
    Ziplock bag open with fresh chicken thighs inside.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix until sugar dissolves.
    Whisking teriyaki marinade in a small glass mixing bowl.
  • Pour marinade over the chicken and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    Sealed ziplock bag with chicken thighs and teriyaki marinade.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and set aside. Do not discard marinade. Pour the marinade into a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
    Saucepan with simmering teriyaki marinade and a wooden spoon on the side.
  • Pour some of the hot marinade into a separate bowl. Place chicken on a grill and brush some of the cooked marinade over the top. Do not place the brush back in the main bowl of marinade after brushing the chicken. Grill chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Wrap the chicken in foil and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes.
    Grilled teriyaki chicken in foil.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining hot teriyaki marinade over the top.
    Pouring hot teriyaki sauce onto Hawaiian grilled teriyaki chicken in a glass dish.
  • Serve as whole chicken thighs or slice before serving.
    Plate with Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken thighs garnished with green onion. Extra green onion and teriyaki sauce on the side.

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Notes

  • Use chicken thighs – For the most authentic flavor and juicy texture, thighs are the way to go. Chicken breasts just don’t compare.
  • Pound for even cooking – Flatten the chicken slightly before marinating to help it cook evenly and soak up more flavor.
  • Layer on the sauce – Brush on teriyaki sauce mid-grill, after cooking, and again before serving for max flavor.
  • Let it rest – Wrap the grilled chicken in foil and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 2711mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.5mg