Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this mouthwatering Hawaiian BBQ Chicken recipe. Perfectly marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice, this dish is infused with the bold flavors of garlic and ginger. Cooked to perfection on a griddle, Blackstone, or in a large skillet, the tender chicken thighs develop a caramelized glaze that pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice. This Island Style Dinner is not only easy to make but is also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will bring a touch of paradise to your table.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut up)
• 2 cups soy sauce
• 2 cups brown sugar packed
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

*Note: You can substitute the garlic cloves and fresh ginger with garlic paste and ginger paste.

Instructions

1. Pound out the chicken until somewhat flat and cut up into bite size pieces.
2. Marinade - Mix everything (except the chicken) in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Place the chicken in a large zip lock bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
5. Now, go ahead and prepare rice for 6-8 people. Let it rest covered, while the Hawaiian Chicken cooks.
6. Put all the marinated chicken on the griddle or skillet.
7. Cook on each side, flipping every 3 minutes.
8. Now, pour some of the marinade on the chicken and continue to cook on each side, again, for 3 minutes.
9. At this point, go ahead and plate all the cooked chicken together.
10. Put your cooked white rice on 6-8 plates.
11. Divide the chicken up and place on the rice.
12. Add some of the marinade on each plate, over the chicken, and enjoy an “Island Style Dinner.”

Want an extra kick of flavor?

Finish your plate and marinade with our Terrapin Ridge Spicey Pineapple Teriyaki Grill and Wing Squeeze.

This recipe is inspired by Inspired by Favorite Family Recipes Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and provided by Larry Williams of Ponca City, OK, on behalf of the Cast Iron Company. Questions and comments can be sent to info@castironcompany.com. A printed copy of this recipe can be obtained by visiting the Cast Iron Company at 121 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601.