Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the Best Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. This flavorful dish highlights tender chicken thighs marinated in a delicious blend of low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. The result is a perfectly grilled chicken with a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With easy preparation and quick cooking time, this recipe is a must-have for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–5 lb 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 grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic. Reserve 1 cup of marinade in an airtight container for basting later.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature), brushing with reserved marinade while grilling.
- Serve: Enjoy the grilled chicken hot with fluffy rice and sliced avocados.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg