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Grab some boneless, skinless chicken thighs, marinate them in this totally killer Hawaiian marinade and grill to give it that smoky deliciousness. Easy and perfect for summer grilling, Grilled Hawaiian Chicken!

How Long Will Grilled Chicken Last?

Cooked poultry is safe refrigerated for3-4 daysand in the freezer for 2-6 months.

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I feel like Utah summers are way too short. Yes, the stupid snow can be beautiful, but 9 months out of the year!! COME ON! I really am so ready for consistently good weather, but I know it can snow until June so I’m always anticipating more yucky weather popping up during the summer.I made polynesian or grilled Hawaiian chicken thighs last week just to encourage summer to stick around. TAKE THAT UTAH!

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

K, this chicken is awesome. Love the flavor, love the simplicity, love those grill marks. You could do this in the oven, but why not pull out the grill? We chose to serve ours with a little of the reserved marinade (this never touched the chicken) and we ate it over coconut rice. HOWEVER, anyone and I do mean anyone, can make this chicken. To quote my 5 yr old, “easy peasy lemon squeezy”. So stinkin’ cute.

What Side Goes With Grilled Hawaiian Chicken?

Choose side dishes to complement the light, fruity flavor of the chicken without overwhelming it.

We always do a side of grilled corn because it’s amazing and I think corn on the cob should be eaten as often as possible! Some other suggestions are, broccoli, rice, Hawaiian bread, and fruit.

I would definitely use the chicken thighs over breasts, they are far more flavorful, and definitely take the time to let it marinate. You. Are. Welcome.

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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

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4.29 from 42 votes

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Description

Grab some boneless, skinless chicken thighs, marinate them in this totally killer Hawaiian marinade and grill to give it that smoky deliciousness. Easy and perfect for summer grilling, Grilled Hawaiian Chicken!

Ingredients

3 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
2 Cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 Cups Water
1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar
1 Bunch Green Onions, chopped (save some for the top)
1/4 Cup White Onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 Can Coconut Milk, 13.5 oz

Instructions

Remove any visible fat from the chicken thighs.
3 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Whisk the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, onions, garlic, sesame oil, and coconut milk in a large bowl.
2 Cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 2 Cups Water, 1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar, 1 Bunch Green Onions, 1/4 Cup White Onion, 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic, 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil, 1 Can Coconut Milk
Pour 1/2 cup into a jar and reserve in the fridge for serving.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and marinate the chicken overnight.
Heat the grill to high.
Add the chicken and turn down to low.
Grill chicken at a low heat so that the marinade does not burn for 5-7 minutes per side or until done.
Serve over rice with many friends!

Notes

Grilled chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 37gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 2298mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 5mg