Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken

This Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken is perfect for the next meal you make. It is perfect when having guests for dinner, it is great for potlucks or dinner for your family. It is an easy recipe to follow and does not need special ingredients. You probably have what you need already.

In just a short time, you can have dinner to rival the best restaurant.

This is the type of dish to make when you do not want to heat the kitchen for a long period of time. You can serve this dish with steamed rice. You could also serve it with pasta or mashed potatoes.

These Chicken Teriyaki will cook perfectly on the grill and they are succulent. Tender and juicy meat with Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki glazing. Perfectly caramelized and hot off the grill.

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Why is this the best recipe?

I love this recipe as it tastes much more authentic to the original dish than many others I have tried. I do highly suggest using the thighs as is called for in the recipe.

Variations

Authenticity states that the Chicken thighs are what is to be used for this dish. If you are not one to eat the dark meat, go ahead and use the Chicken Breast. Be sure that it is boneless and skinless.

Ingredients:

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Soy sauce
• Water
• Minced garlic
• Ginger paste
• Sugar

How to make Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken:

Step 1. Add the soy sauce, water, minced garlic, ginger paste, and sugar to a Ziploc bag.

Adding the water.

Adding the soy sauce.

Adding the minced garlic.

Adding the sugar.

Adding the ginger paste.

Step 2. Cut the chicken into pieces and put it into the Ziploc bag.

Shake to combine, and marinate overnight.

Step 3. Preheat the grill.

Step 4. Add the chicken to the grill and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

I love this recipe as it tastes much more authentic to the original dish than many others I have tried. I do highly suggest using the thighs as is called for in the recipe.

3.72 from 7 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 2 lb. Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 C. Soy sauce
• ⅔ C. Water
• 4 tsp. Minced garlic
• 2 tsp. Ginger paste
• 1 C. Sugar

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Instructions

• Add the soy sauce, water, minced garlic, ginger paste, and sugar to a Ziploc bag.
• Cut the chicken into pieces and put it into the Ziploc bag, shake to combine, and marinate overnight.
• Preheat the grill.
• Add the chicken to the grill and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 2605mg | Sugar: 34g

Author: Laura

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How would I store the leftovers?

The leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Be sure to cool the food to room temperature first, then transfer it into a container and close it tightly.

Can I freeze the Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken?

You can definitely freeze the Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken. You can transfer it to a freezer-safe container when it is cooled completely. The Chicken can be stored for up to 3 or 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

How should this dish be reheated?

To reheat the Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken, place the Chicken on a parchment-lined baking tray and place it in a preheated 350* oven. You should heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through. You could also reheat the chicken by using the microwave. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until the desired temp is reached.