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Hawaiian Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious Hawaiian chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup canned pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy)
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a large freezer bag or bowl.
  2. Remove 1/4 cup to baste chicken while grilling.
  3. Add chicken, remove excess air, seal and turn to coat.
  4. Marinate 4-24 hours (marinate up to 12 hours if using chicken breasts).
  5. Heat grill to medium-high heat (375-400 degrees F), clean and grease.
  6. Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and the chicken registers 165-175 degrees F.
  7. Baste the chicken with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade the last 3 minutes.
  8. Serve with fresh grilled pineapple and cilantro lime rice.

Notes

  • Marinating for longer will enhance the flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with brown rice or noodles.
  • Adjust spice level by varying the amount of chili sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg