These days, we could all use a little vacation. Transport yourself oceanside with this grilled chicken dish inspired by Hawaii. Hawaiian Chicken is marinated in a sweet, umami sauce, giving it a gorgeous almost candy red color. It’s also unbelievably tender. Hawaiian Chicken is great meal prep for wraps or salads, or can be served alongside white rice and salad.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, optional
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed of fat
Directions
Step 1 –Combine the ketchup, the soy sauce, the brown sugar, the rice vinegar, the sriracha, the Worcestershire, the sesame oil, the garlic, and the ginger in a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2 –Add 1/4 cup of the marinade to a smaller bowl and reserve in the refrigerate.
Step 3 –Add the chicken to the remaining marinade, tossing it to coat all the pieces evenly.
Step 4 –Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken bowl for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
Step 5 –Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 6 –Add the chicken pieces, discarding the marinade, and grill, basting with the reserved 1/4 cup of the marinade occasionally.
Step 7 –Grill the chicken until it is fully cooked to 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve hot.
