Hawaiian-Style BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
This Hawaiian-Style BBQ Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection. The marinade, rich with soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, MSG, and green onions, infuses the chicken with irresistible flavors, creating a mouthwatering dish reminiscent of Hawaiian barbecue.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Grill or Fryer
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs skinless and boneless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ cups soy sauce (shoyu)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ajinomoto (MSG)
- 2 stalks green onion
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, MSG, and green onions. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add chicken thighs to the sauce mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for 4-24 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.
- Grill or fry marinated chicken thighs for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked.
Notes
This dish captures the flavors of Hawaiian barbecue with its sweet and savory teriyaki marinade. Adjust the marinating time according to your preference for flavor intensity.