Description
Enjoy a taste of the Hawaiian islands with this delicious Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, grilled to perfection, and finished with a flavorful teriyaki glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cloves garlic (mashed)
- 1 ginger root (2–3 thin slices, cut lengthwise)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the mashed garlic and thinly sliced ginger to the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged and coated. Cover with plastic wrap or use a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 3 days for maximum flavor absorption.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to high heat to achieve a nice sear on the chicken.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Grill the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and charred. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Teriyaki Pot: In a pot or grill-safe pan, add a small amount of fresh teriyaki sauce. This will be used for steaming the chicken after grilling.
- Steam the Chicken: Transfer the grilled chicken to the pot with teriyaki sauce. Cover and place on the grill over medium heat. Steam the chicken in the sauce for 10 minutes to ensure it remains tender, moist, and flavorful.
- Serve the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and slice into bite-sized pieces if desired. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Pair with steamed rice, a green salad, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Steaming
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
