HAWAIIAN STYLE TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Here’s a tasty Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken recipe for you! It’s sweet, savory, and perfect for that island vibe.

Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer)

• 1/2 cup soy sauce (preferably low sodium)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for a little tang)

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

• Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), for garnish

• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

• Cooked white rice, to serve

Instructions:

1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
   In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar (if using), and sesame oil.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
   Place the chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, reserving the other half for cooking. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.

3. Cook the Chicken:
   Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade used on raw chicken). Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and nicely caramelized.

4. Make the Sauce Thick:
   In a small saucepan, bring the reserved teriyaki sauce to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

5. Serve:
   Slice the chicken, drizzle with thickened teriyaki sauce, and garnish with pineapple chunks, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed white rice.