Description
A sweet and smoky Hawaiian classic featuring marinated chicken thighs simmering with the flavors of pineapple, ginger, and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on recommended)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F). Oil the grates lightly.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill the thighs skin-side down for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and garnish with chopped green onions before serving warm.
Notes
For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce. Marinating overnight is ideal for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg