Description
Bring the taste of the islands to your table with this delightful Hawaiian BBQ Chicken recipe! Bursting with tropical flavors, this dish features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices. Whether grilled, baked, or air-fried, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice and top it with fresh garnishes for a meal that’s sure to impress. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Hawaii without leaving home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder))
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- Long grain white rice
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, nutmeg, and chili powder.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high (or oven/air fryer as per instructions).
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook: grill each side for 6-8 minutes until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F), bake for about 20 minutes, or air-fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve over rice with grilled pineapple rings and garnish with cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Air-Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg