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Hawaiian-style Grilled Chicken With Marinade

Hawaiian-style Grilled Chicken With Marinade prepared dish

This hawaiian-style grilled chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and garlic, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a tropical twist. Perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, garlic, chicken breasts, pineapple juice.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
  • 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (packed)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  5. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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