Hawaiian Chicken
by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor Spirited Table® - all content provided by Cooking Professionally
These days, we could all use a little vacation. Transport yourself to a Hawaiian luau with this tropical chicken! Serve with a side of coconut rice and some pineapple for a perfectly balanced meal.
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil, or more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat (about 9 pieces)
Instructions
Step 1
To make the marinade, combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a medium to large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup to a smaller bowl and refrigerate for later.
Step 2
Add chicken to the remaining marinade and toss to coat all of the chicken in the marinade.
Step 3
Cover and refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
Step 4
Once you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 5
While grilling the chicken, baste with the separated 1/4 cup of marinade. Grill for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.