Description
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that transports you to tropical paradise with its sweet and savory flavors. Succulent chicken breasts are marinated in a rich glaze of soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh pineapple juice, then grilled to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Serve it alongside fluffy rice and fresh vegetables to create a colorful, satisfying meal that will impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the marinade for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350°F).
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve with reserved marinade drizzled on top alongside steamed rice and veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For more flavor, let the chicken marinate longer than 30 minutes if possible. - You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for different protein options. - Adding grilled pineapple slices during the last few minutes of grilling enhances sweetness.