Perfect Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken
Experience a tropical getaway with every bite of this Perfect Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are grilled to perfection and drizzled with a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce. The combination of soy sauce, ginger, and pineapple juice creates a sweet-savory flavor profile that will transport your taste buds straight to Hawaii. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, served alongside fluffy jasmine rice and grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour half the marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Remove chicken from marinade, discarding excess liquid. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). If baking, cook for about 25-30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring reserved marinade to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken sauce.
- Serve grilled chicken with thickened sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg