Description
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory Hawaiian-style glaze made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfectly caramelized and full of island flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lb chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Marinate chicken in this mixture for 2–12 hours.
- Preheat grill or oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill or roast chicken thighs for 8–10 minutes per side, turning occasionally. Brush with reserved marinade during final minutes.
- Cook until caramelized and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish and serve hot with sides of choice.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for faster cooking if desired.
- Finish under broiler or open flame for added caramelization.
- Great for meal prep or next-day sandwiches, tacos, and fried rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg