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Perfect Hawaiian Chicken in Just 40 Minutes!

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

A sweet, savory, and juicy Hawaiian Chicken recipe glazed with pineapple, brown sugar, and teriyaki goodness—grilled to perfection and served hot with tropical sides for a feel-good island escape.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Hawaiian
Servings 6
Calories 548 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing
  • Grill or oven (you can also use a stovetop grill pan)
  • Basting Brush
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Baking tray (optional if using oven)
  • Meat thermometer (optional for checking doneness)

Ingredients
  

  • 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups teriyaki sauce divided
  • 6 pineapple rings
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, melted butter, and Worcestershire sauce.
    In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, melted butter, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture.
  • Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and grill each side for 6–7 minutes or until fully cooked.
    Remove chicken from marinade and grill each side for 6–7 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Baste occasionally with reserved marinade while grilling.
  • Grill pineapple rings until caramelized, about 1–2 minutes per side.
    Grill pineapple rings until caramelized, about 1–2 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot, topping each chicken breast with a grilled pineapple ring.
  • Pair with Authentic Basmati Rice and a Pink Coconut Mojito for a perfect island-style meal.
    Perfect Hawaiian Chicken in Just 40 Minutes!