Hawaiian Chicken 🍍🍗

Sweet, Savory, Sticky, and Bursting With Island Flavor

This Hawaiian Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, made with juicy chicken coated in a glossy teriyaki-style sauce with hints of soy and honey. It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight but flavorful enough to feel special, making it a family favorite you’ll come back to again and again.

Serve it over rice, with grilled veggies, or alongside pineapple for a complete tropical-inspired meal.

Ingredients

🛒 Main Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• ½ cup teriyaki sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

🍍 Optional Add-Ins

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

🌿 Garnish (Optional)

• Green onions, sliced

• Sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and honey (or brown sugar) until well combined.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

4. Stir in garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and pineapple if using, and cook for 2–3 minutes.

5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.

6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

7. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm.

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