How to Make Grilled Hawaiian Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Hawaiian chicken is a delicious and unique dish that brings the flavors of the tropical island right to your backyard. This recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple and the tanginess of teriyaki sauce to create a mouthwatering marinade perfect for grilling juicy pieces of chicken.

What makes this recipe so special is the combination of ingredients that perfectly complement each other. The sweetness of the pineapple juice adds a tropical burst of flavor, while the soy sauce a...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Whisk water, soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, green onions, white onion, sesame oil, and garlic together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 2241mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 596mg