Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Name: Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed; 2 cups water; 2 cups low-sodium soy sauce; 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; ¼ cup white onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon minced garlic

Rating: 4.5 stars

14 Ratings
9 Reviews
4 Photos

This is a family favorite! Every time I serve this chicken, I get rave reviews! I serve this over coconut rice garnished with green onions. It makes a beautiful presentation. To make coconut rice, simply replace half of the water with coconut milk and cook rice as directed. This recipe makes a lot of marinade. If I am serving more people I will increase the amount of chicken and keep the recipe for the marinade the same. Goes really well with steamed broccoli or edamame.

By Amy Snider Husk

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

4 hrs

total:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed
2 cups water
2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¼ cup white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

Step 1
Whisk water, soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, green onions, white onion, sesame oil, and garlic together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.

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Step 2
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3
Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
Step 4
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Cook's Note:

This recipe makes a lot of marinade. If I am serving more people I will increase the amount of chicken and keep the recipe for the marinade the same. Goes really well with steamed broccoli or edamame.

Nutrition:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

530 calories; protein 33.4g; carbohydrates 36g; fat 28.6g; cholesterol 106mg; sodium 2240.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

Texansuzy

06/10/2016

Great flavor and easy to make. I made just half of the marinade recipe and then used only half of that to marinate chicken (so 1/4 of original recipe). Place the remaining 1/4 recipe Of marinate in a sauce pan and simmer to reduce . Dissolve 1 1/2teaspoons of cornstarch in 1 Tablespoon of water; stir into sauce, bring it to a boil and stir until thickened. Serve Chicken over basmati rice, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and coconut . (Since I only used half of a can of coconut milk for the marinate, I had plenty to use for the rice - just replace equal amounts of water with the coconut milk) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Beth Scott

09/08/2019

The marinade was ok. Traditional shoyu chicken does not use coconut milk. It congealed when boiled. So I ditched the marinade sauce and used traditional marginal in a 4 inch deep skillet with a lid. Just as tender. You can decrease shoyu and sugar and come out with just as food of an effect. I used more sliced ginger. Was not impressed with this recipe. Read More

14 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Texansuzy

06/10/2016

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Maryann

05/08/2014

Good recipe I used boneless skinless breasts. Read More

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L Jordan

08/09/2016

This was really really good. The first time I made half the marinade and used the full amount of thighs. I made it again tonight with thighs and breasts. I use the remaining half of the coconut milk for the rice. Read More

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Chef Roy

Allstar

06/09/2017

EXCEPTIONAL RECIPE LOVING IT! Read More

FRITZIE

03/27/2017

First off there is way too much marinade and I even cut it in half. Personally there is too much soy sauce as it was the predominant flavour - couldn't taste the chicken. I used breasts and cooked in the oven at 375 for about 30 minutes. Read More

Brenda Jacobs

07/16/2014

I really liked this recipe. My boyfriend and I both did. It's not something we would add to our regular rotation but for a treat it's great. A little too sweet for me on a regular basis. Yummy! Read More

Sheri Hypes

05/06/2020

Amazing recipe!! Definitely going to be a family favorite. Does make a ton of marinade. I reserved a cup of it to make my rice with as a complimentary side dish. Read More

Kevin Jantzer

03/20/2019

Definitely makes a lot of marinade - could easily get away with half. But the recipe was tasty! I like what the other person recommended: saving some marinade adding a little corn starch and reducing on the stove to thicken the sauce. Read More

Beth Scott

09/08/2019

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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 529.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 67 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 44 %

saturated fat: 71 %

cholesterol: 35 %

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 125 %

vitamin b6: 32 %

vitamin c: 10 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 28 %

magnesium: 28 %

potassium: 17 %

sodium: 90 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Texansuzy

06/10/2016

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Maryann

05/08/2014

Good recipe I used boneless skinless breasts.

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L Jordan

08/09/2016

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(1)

Chef Roy

Allstar

06/09/2017

EXCEPTIONAL RECIPE LOVING IT!

FRITZIE

03/27/2017

Brenda Jacobs

07/16/2014

I really liked this recipe. My boyfriend and I both did. It's not something we would add to our regular rotation but for a treat it's great. A little too sweet for me on a regular basis. Yummy!

Sheri Hypes

05/06/2020

Amazing recipe!! Definitely going to be a family favorite. Does make a ton of marinade. I reserved a cup of it to make my rice with as a complimentary side dish.

Kevin Jantzer

03/20/2019

Beth Scott