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HAWAIIAN STYLE TERIYAKI CHICKEN

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Juicy boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a sweet-and-savory Hawaiian-style teriyaki sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of pineapple flavor, then grilled to perfection with a sticky caramelized glaze.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar (white or brown)
  • 5 cloves garlic, mashed or finely chopped
  • 2–3 thin slices of fresh ginger
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, and sugar until dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coating each piece. Marinate in the fridge for at least 24 hours, up to 3 days.
  3. Preheat grill to high heat.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 5–7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
  5. While grilling, simmer reserved marinade or prepare a fresh glaze in a saucepan.
  6. Brush glaze onto chicken during the last few minutes of grilling to caramelize.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling.
  8. Slice if desired and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate for a full 24 hours for best flavor; longer marinating enhances taste even more.
  • Reserve some marinade before adding chicken if planning to use it for glazing.
  • Can broil or pan-cook if grill is unavailable.
  • Pairs well with rice, grilled vegetables, or Hawaiian macaroni salad.

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