Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Dinner

This easy Hawaiian chicken recipe starts with an overnight pineapple and coconut marinade then grilled to perfection. The perfect grilling recipe for beginners or master grill chefs!

Course Dinner Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, coconut, dinner, grilling, pineapple, tropical, weeknight dinner

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Grill Time 20

Total Time 4 30

Servings servings

Calories 579kcal

Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast pounded thin or sliced in half lengthwise OR 1 lb chicken thighs
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup pineapple juice from a can
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 minced garlic cloves
Pineapple slices optional

Instructions

Prepare the marinade by combining the soy sauce, coconut milk, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and garlic in a large zip top bag or sealable container.
Add the chicken and close tightly.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24.
When you are ready to cook, preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
Drain the marinade from the chicken.
Place the chicken directly onto the grill grate.
Close the grill lid and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.
Optional: Add pineapple slices to the grill and heat 3 minutes per side, or until heated through.

Notes

How To Make This Recipe In The Oven

To make this recipe in the oven, follow these easy directions.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Mist a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
Drain the marinade from the chicken. Place in a single layer into the prepared dish.
Cook 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

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