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 mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Hawaiian
Servings 6
Calories 548 kcal
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)
- 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
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.
Baste occasionally with reserved marinade while grilling.
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.