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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken: A Tropical Feast You’ll Love

Enjoy the tropical flavors of Grilled Hawaiian Chicken, featuring a sweet and savory marinade that brings the essence of Hawaii to your dining table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Can substitute with mango juice.
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if desired.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Alternatives: honey or coconut sugar.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) Adjust for desired heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in or skin-on recommended.
For Grilling
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced) For garnish.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • grill
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bag or dish, pour marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) 15 minutes before grilling.
  4. Prepare the Chicken for Grilling: Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
  5. Grill the Chicken: Cook chicken on the grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, checking for doneness.
  6. Grill the Pineapple: Grill pineapple chunks for about 2-3 minutes per side until charred.
  7. Glaze the Chicken: Brush reserved marinade over chicken during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
  8. Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, slice pineapple, and serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to watch for flare-ups when grilling skin-on chicken. Pair with coconut rice or fresh salad for a balanced meal.

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