Description
Authentic Hawaiian style teriyaki chicken made with soy sauce, pineapple juice, and aromatics for perfectly tender, flavorful chicken. Extended marinating creates restaurant-quality results with sweet and savory island flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for stir-fry method)
- 1 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice (or chunks with juice)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (or coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Add brown sugar gradually, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Mix in garlic and ginger to build flavor layers.
- Place chicken in resealable bag or dish, cover with marinade, and refrigerate 24-72 hours.
- For grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, then steam in foil with reserved marinade for 10 minutes.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in dish with 1-2 cups marinade. Bake 35-40 minutes, brushing with sauce halfway, until 165°F internal temp.
- For stir-fry: Heat sesame oil in wok, add chicken pieces, cook until white outside, then simmer with sauce until thickened and cooked through.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving for juicy results.
Notes
Marinate at least 24 hours for authentic Hawaiian flavor. Always discard or boil marinade used on raw chicken before serving. Use a digital thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F safely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Baking / Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz chicken with sauce
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Hawaiian teriyaki chicken, pineapple teriyaki, island chicken recipe, soy sauce chicken