Description
Savor Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Marinated tender chicken grills to caramelized perfection, bringing island-inspired zest you’ll crave on your dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) soy sauce
- ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ cup (60 g/2 oz) chopped green onions
- ½ cup (80 g/2.8 oz) canned pineapple chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Blend soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice in a ceramic bowl, crafting an aromatic and dynamic flavor base.
- Chicken Preparation: Immerse chicken breasts completely in the marinade, coating thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight, allowing flavor infusion.
- Grill Preparation: Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to 375°F (190°C), lightly oil surface to prevent adhesion. Remove chicken from marinade, draining excess liquid and reserving for sauce.
- Cooking Process: Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, achieving golden-brown exterior while ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Sauce Development: Transfer reserved marinade to saucepan. Create cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water. Pour slurry into marinade, stirring continuously and simmering until sauce thickens.
- Plating and Garnish: Arrange grilled chicken on serving plate, generously drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Embellish with delicate green onion slices and fresh pineapple chunks, presenting an authentic Hawaiian culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let chicken soak in marinade for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to maximize flavor absorption and tenderize meat.
- Temperature Matters: Maintain grill at medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) for perfect caramelization without burning chicken’s exterior.
- Food Safety Check: Always verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure safe consumption.
- Sauce Thickening Technique: Create cornstarch slurry separately before adding to marinade, preventing lumps and achieving smooth, glossy teriyaki sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg