Don’t you think anything that includes Hawaiian as part of the name, automatically takes it up 5 notches? I’ve read about people selling everything they own, relocating to Hawaii (and work 2 or 3 jobs), just so they can live there. Have you ever been? I have. Once. And I get it.
I’m so in love with this grilled chicken. The second time I served it, Trevor’s immediate response was, “Oh thank you, Mommy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Can’t get a bigger endorsement than that.
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Thighs
Serves 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Marinade: at least 4 hours or overnight
Grill time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 12 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium or gluten-free)
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 stick of butter
• 4 scallions, chopped
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice together until all the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the garlic, ginger and onion. Add the chicken and toss gently to coat. Let this marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare grill for medium heat and brush the grill grates with oil or generously coat with non-stick cooking spray. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on how thick the thighs are and how hot your grill is, careful not to let them burn.
Place a 13×9 Pyrex dish on the hot grill if you have room, otherwise you can put it in the oven. Add the butter to the Pyrex so it starts to melt. When the thighs are done, place them in the dish and coat with the melted butter. Toss in the chopped scallions.
Serve hot over Pineapple and Coconut Rice or corn on the cob.
(adapted from Best Recipes Evar)
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Hello, just wondering what are the measures for 1 cup? stick of butter? are you referring to a 250ml cup?
Hi Adam – 1 stick of butter=1/2 cup
Thank you for you reply Amy.
So what is 1 cup?
Are you referring to a 250ml cup?
Thank you:)
If you use a conversion chart online, it says a 1/2 cup is 125ml. Also 4 ounces. Hope that helps.
This recipe looks delicious and I would love to try. I do have 2 little ones though that have a soy intolerance and can’t have soy sauce (otherwise we have some serious tummy issues). Any ideas on what I could sub out for the soy sauce? I would love to try this, but don’t really want to deal with 4 days of tummy trouble. Thanks!
Oh gosh, I wouldn’t want to endure that either :( Unfortunately, I really don’t know what you would substitute for soy sauce. Maybe Google it? Although, keep in mind whatever you find, I can’t vouch for what the end result will taste like. Good luck!
It’s too cold to grill, so I made this in the oven instead. Still came out delish!! David loved it, Belle not so much. (So hard to get those two on the same page!!!)
And I did make it with the rice as well… yum!
Well, considering I used to grill in -10 below weather, 45 degrees isn’t going to keep me inside! I love that you tried it in the oven! Always good to have alternatives.
I have a hard time getting both kids to fall in love with the same dish, too. Grrr. This one, both of them like, but Trevor could eat it every single day, I swear.
It’s times like these that I REALLY wished Billy at pineapple. This would probably never fly in our house because he can’t stand the stuff. He doesn’t know what he’s missing out on…. I mean, listen to Trevor!
Well, it’s just pineapple juice…that doesn’t count! And the pineapple rice is only a suggestion. I say you make it and tell him to deal. Blame me!
This is absolutely delicious. I am thinking to do this with pork chop. It must be very juicy and yummy. :)
I’ve never been to Hawaii and, until recently, never had much interest in going. Crazy, right?! One of these days I’ll get there! In the meantime I can make your yummy chicken thighs!
I’ll be trying this soon but won’t be making 3 lbs!
HA! And see, I thought the butter would turn you off! I didn’t think 3 lbs. sounded excessive at all. But then again, I have 4 mouths AND always have to account for next day left-overs.
I want to hug your son big time after reading this!
I’ve never been to Hawaii but after reading this recipe I think I might have to take a trip there!
Ahh, Hawaii! That was an incredible trip, wasn’t it? ;)
And yes, I do know of a woman who recently sold her place, packed her cat and her bags, and lives happy as a clam in Hawaii. From her FB posts, she appears to have found the Fountain of Youth.
I believe it! I soooo want to go back *whimper*
Best endorsement of this recipe for sure!
I love Trevor’s reaction to this chicken! It is quite an endorsement (your fabulous picture being another huge endorsement).
OH EM GEE I want 14 plates.
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