Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

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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.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  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.

  2. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

530 Calories
29g Fat
36g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 2241mg 97%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 33g 67%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 596mg 13%

* 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.