Description
Succulent Hawaiian style teriyaki chicken brings tropical flavors to your dinner table. Marinated chicken grills to perfection with sweet and tangy sauce, offering a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (900 g) chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, or breasts)
- ½ cup soy sauce (Aloha Shoyu)
- ½ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps mirin (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (for thickening, optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for grilling)
- 2 tbsps green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cracked black pepper in a large mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients harmonize into a glossy, aromatic liquid.
- Marinating Process: Separate 1/4 cup of marinade for basting, then fully submerge chicken pieces in the remaining mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Seal container and refrigerate for 2-8 hours, allowing flavors to deeply infuse the meat.
- Temperature Calibration: Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking, letting it approach room temperature. Meanwhile, heat grill or heavy skillet to medium-high, creating an ideal caramelization zone.
- Cooking Technique: Arrange marinated chicken on cooking surface, searing each side to develop a rich, golden-brown crust. Periodically brush reserved marinade to build complex, glossy layers of flavor.
- Doneness Verification: Continue cooking until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, ensuring thorough cooking while maintaining succulence. Rest meat for 5 minutes post-cooking to redistribute internal juices.
- Presentation: Elegantly plate the chicken, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions to enhance visual appeal and add complementary texture and flavor notes.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Absorption: Marinate chicken overnight to allow deep flavor penetration, ensuring maximum taste and tenderness.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the sugary marinade.
- Prevent Cross-Contamination: Use separate portions of marinade for basting and initial marinating to avoid bacterial risks.
- Ensure Proper Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and juicy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg