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Best Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

A bright, savory BBQ chicken with sweet pineapple, ginger, and a sticky soy glaze perfect for weeknight dinners or cookouts.

  • Total Time: 46 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cooked white rice or jasmine rice
  • 1 head romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 fresh pineapple, sliced into rings
  • Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce and grated ginger to make a marinade.
  2. Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. Serve with rice, salad, and grilled pineapple.

Notes

For a comfort-food twist, use shredded chicken in BBQ mac and cheese. Pat chicken dry before marinating for a crisp skin.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with tamari option)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Hawaiian BBQ, grilled chicken, easy dinner, summer recipes