Description
Hawaiian Garlic Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the tropics to your dinner table. With tender chicken marinated in a savory blend of garlic, soy sauce, and pineapple juice, this recipe offers an irresistible taste of Hawaii. Perfect for both weeknight meals and entertaining guests, the dish is easy to prepare and will leave everyone craving more. Serve it with rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that will transport you to sun-soaked beaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, pineapple juice, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear each breast for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken from skillet; pour remaining marinade into the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slice chicken against the grain, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg