Description
Juicy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and grilled to smoky perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Sliced avocados for serving
- Cooked rice for serving
- Fresh pineapple slices for grilling
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Reserve 1 cup of marinade in a separate airtight container and refrigerate.
- Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade and coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side while brushing with reserved marinade.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grill pineapple slices during the final minutes until lightly charred.
- Serve hot with rice, avocado slices, and grilled pineapple.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the sugar in the sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 786
- Sugar: 64
- Sodium: 3100
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 26
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 222