Island Teriyaki Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Thighs

Name: Island Teriyaki Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs; 0.5 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 0.5 cup Pineapple Juice; 0.25 cup Brown Sugar; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated); 1 tbsp Sesame Oil

Chad's Pro Tip

Grill fresh pineapple rings alongside the chicken for an incredible sweet & savory plate garnish!

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken ThighsShop
0.5 cup Low Sodium Soy SauceShop
0.5 cup Pineapple JuiceShop
0.25 cup Brown SugarShop
2 cloves Garlic (minced)Shop
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)Shop
1 tbsp Sesame OilShop

Kitchen Tools

Outdoor Gas or Charcoal Grill

Step-By-Step Guide

6 Steps

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1
Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl.
2
Pour 3/4 marinade over chicken in a bag; reserve remaining 1/4 for basting sauce.
3
Marinate in fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
5
Grill chicken 5-6 mins per side until internal temperature reaches 175°F.
6
Baste with simmered marinade glaze during last 2 mins for a shiny sticky coating.

Reviews

5 (3)

Chef Chad
Made "Island Teriyaki Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Thighs" for the crew this week and it disappeared fast -- exactly the kind of big flavor we're going for.
Big Chad's Kitchen Team
One of our favorite recipes on the site. Tested it twice to be sure -- still 5 stars.
The Test Kitchen Crew
This is a keeper. Straightforward to follow and the results speak for themselves.

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