A sweet-savory Hawaiian classic featuring juicy chicken with a caramelized exterior and a sticky glaze, perfect for backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
4 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts)
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
Sliced green onions for topping
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Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic, whisking until smooth.
2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce for basting and refrigerate.
3. Marinate the chicken in the remaining sauce in a ziplock bag for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat grill to medium heat.
5. Remove chicken from the marinade, discard used marinade, and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
6. Baste the chicken with reserved marinade in the last 5 minutes of grilling.
7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with sliced green onions.