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Hawaiian Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken
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Hawaiian Chicken is a vibrant and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple-soy glaze. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe balances tropical flavors with a rich marinade and versatile cooking methods. Juicy chicken thighs or breasts combine with pineapple chunks and a tangy glaze for a family-friendly meal that’s both flavorful and colorful.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Marinade

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice (from fresh or canned pineapple)

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and pineapple juice until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well blended.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish or large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Make the Glaze: While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened into a glaze.
  5. Combine and Garnish: Brush the chicken with the glaze just before finishing cooking, then top with pineapple chunks and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
  • Don’t skip marinating: at least 30 minutes improves tenderness and flavor.
  • Simmer reserved marinade to create an intensified sweet-savory glaze.
  • Cook over medium-high heat to avoid burning while caramelizing the chicken.
  • Fresh pineapple provides brighter sweetness than canned.

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Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, pineapple chicken, tropical chicken recipe, easy chicken marinade, gluten-free chicken dish

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