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Hawaiian Chicken

A sweet and savory dish featuring chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, cooked to perfection for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 cup Pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
For the chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4 pieces) Chicken thighs work better than breasts.
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks Fresh pineapple beats canned.
  • 2 pieces Green onions, sliced For garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds Optional garnish.
  • Salt and black pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
  2. Pat your chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then place them in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
  3. Pour about two-thirds of the marinade over the chicken and reserve the rest in the fridge.
  4. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours in the fridge.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle a bit of oil.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Pour the reserved marinade and fresh pineapple chunks into the skillet, and lower the heat to medium.
  4. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally.
  5. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before removing it from heat.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavor actually deepens overnight. Options for variations include adding spice or substituting coconut milk.