Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken (Authentic Hawaiian Recipe)
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken is a popular island dish known for its sweet and savory flavor. It is commonly served as part of a Hawaiian plate lunch alongside steamed white rice and macaroni salad. This recipe uses a simple homemade teriyaki sauce that deeply marinates the chicken, giving it a rich and authentic taste.
Ingredients
Chicken
2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless preferred)
Oil for grilling or cooking
Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce
1 cup soy sauce (shoyu if available)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce
In a saucepan or mixing bowl, combine: cooking dishware
Soy sauce
Brown sugar
Water
Garlic
Ginger
Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken in a large bowl or container.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor
3. Cook the Chicken
Grilling Method (Traditional Hawaiian Style)
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Remove chicken from marinade.
Grill for 5–7 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked.
Pan-Frying Method
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
Oven Method
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake chicken for 25–30 minutes.
Thickening the Sauce (Optional)
Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan.
Bring to a full boil (important for safety).
Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce.
Simmer until thick and glossy.
Serving Suggestions
Slice the chicken and drizzle with extra teriyaki sauce. Serve with:Garlic flavored products
Steamed white rice
Hawaiian macaroni salad
Grilled pineapple (optional)
Tips for Best Results
Chicken thighs are juicier and more flavorful than chicken breasts.
Hawaiian-style teriyaki is sweet and savory, not spicy.
The flavor improves even more the next day.