Hawaiian Chicken

A flavorful and tropical dish featuring marinated chicken, grilled to perfection and served with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup pineapple juice fresh or canned
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pineapple Sauce

1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium preferred

Method

Marinate the Chicken

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Pineapple Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and soy sauce.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and set aside.

Grill the Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Serve

Serve the grilled chicken topped with the pineapple sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider garnishing with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

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