This easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe is so tasty and simple to make! It’s perfect for a Hawaiian mixed plate served with rice and macaroni salad.
The quick marinade comes together in just a few minutes, and the chicken can be ready for dinner in about 35 minutes. It’s an easy weeknight meal that feels like a little taste of Hawaii at home, perfect for back to school time or any night of the week!
Ingredients Needed For Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this flavorful Hawaiian BBQ Chicken. The marinade comes together quickly and adds a delicious sweet and savory flavor to the chicken.
- Chicken thighs – Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work great and stay juicy on the grill.
- BBQ sauce – Use your favorite BBQ sauce. I used Kinder's from Costco.
- Soy sauce – Adds a savory, salty flavor to the marinade.
- Sugar – Gives the chicken a touch of sweetness and helps create those delicious caramelized edges.
- Pineapple juice – Adds a little tropical flavor and sweetness to the marinade.
- Garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds extra flavor.
Why Make Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
With the kids getting older, a tween and teen in the house, I have to mix up dinners to make sure everyone is getting the fuel they need. We’re always looking for meals that are filling, flavorful, and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.
This Hawaiian BBQ Chicken checks all the boxes. The quick marinade adds so much flavor without a lot of prep, and serving it with rice and macaroni salad makes it feel like a complete Hawaiian mixed plate.
It’s a fun way to switch up our usual BBQ Chicken dinner and bring a little island inspired flavor to the table.
How to Make Hawaiian BBQ Chicken?
This Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is so easy to make in the toaster oven, making it a great option for a quick weeknight dinner.
In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice and garlic. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until they are well coated.
If you have time, let the chicken marinate for a little while to soak up all those delicious flavors. If not, no worries! You can go ahead and cook it right away.
Cook the Chicken
Next, preheat your toaster oven to 425°F. Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, then pair it with steamed rice and macaroni salad for an easy Hawaiian mixed plate.
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
This easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is made with a flavorful sweet and savory marinade and baked in the toaster oven for a simple 35-minute dinner. Serve it with rice and macaroni salad for a delicious Hawaiian mixed plate.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the toaster oven to 425°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and pineapple juice.
- Add the chicken thighs and toss until well coated in the marinade. If you have time, let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. If not, no worries, you can cook it right away.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with steamed rice and macaroni salad for a delicious Hawaiian mixed plate.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 375Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 801mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 47g
I hope you love this dish as much as our family did! I'll link this up to our Hawaiian Macaroni Salad when the recipe is up next! xo, Bri
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