Description
This Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken recipe delivers juicy, sweet-savory grilled chicken with a glossy glaze that tastes like summer in every bite. It’s an easy dinner idea that works for quick meal prep, backyard BBQs, or weeknight family dinners. Perfect for anyone looking for flavorful yet simple food ideas with tropical flair. Whether you’re hunting for healthy snacks or bold dinner ideas, this easy recipe brings the heat—and the sweetness—with zero fuss.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create marinade.
2. Add chicken thighs to a resealable bag or container and pour in marinade. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
3. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Remove chicken, shaking off excess marinade, and grill 5–7 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
5. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and stir into saucepan. Simmer until thick and glossy.
6. Brush glaze over chicken during the final minute of grilling or drizzle on before serving.
7. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Use boneless thighs for juiciness, but chicken breasts work too—just reduce cook time.
Make the glaze thicker by simmering longer after adding the cornstarch slurry.
Store leftovers with a splash of water to prevent sauce from getting too thick after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: hawaiian teriyaki chicken, easy dinner, grilled chicken, teriyaki glaze, summer recipe