Absolutely! Here’s a Hawaiian-Style Teriyaki Chicken recipe — sweet, savory, and perfect with rice or grilled veggies 🍍🍗.
Hawaiian-Style Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thicker sauce)
Optional Garnishes:
- Pineapple chunks
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Optional: Add cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
3. Glaze the Chicken
- Brush the teriyaki sauce generously over the chicken while cooking, or pour sauce over chicken in the pan and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes.
4. Serve
- Slice the chicken and serve over steamed rice.
- Drizzle extra sauce on top.
- Garnish with pineapple chunks, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Tips & Variations
- Grill version: Grill chicken for smoky flavor; brush with sauce in the last 2 minutes.
- Extra sweet: Add a little brown sugar or honey to the sauce for a caramelized glaze.
- Vegetables: Sauté bell peppers, onions, or snap peas in the same pan for a full meal.
- Make-ahead: Sauce can be prepared 1–2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
If you want, I can also give a “one-pan Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple” version that cooks everything together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?
