Description
Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is a tropical delight that brings the sweet and savory essence of Hawaiian cuisine right to your dinner table. This incredibly juicy dish features chicken breasts marinated in a luscious blend of soy sauce, honey, and garlic, then grilled to perfection with caramelized edges. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, serve it alongside rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Place chicken in a resealable bag; pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
- 2. Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C) and clean the grates.
- 3. Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade). Grill each side for 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4. Glaze: Brush reserved marinade on chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.
- 5. Serve: Transfer to plates and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For gluten-free options, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos. - Add pineapple chunks to the marinade for a tropical twist.