Hawaii Chicken

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this irresistible Hawaii Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce infused with honey, garlic, and ginger, this dish is packed with bold, savory-sweet flavors. The recipe comes alive with caramelized pineapple rings that add a burst of tropical sweetness, perfectly complementing the umami-packed chicken. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve over fluffy white or nutty brown rice, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a vibrant, restaurant-quality presentation. Easy, delicious, and bursting with island-inspired flavor, Hawaii Chicken will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 rings pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.

Step 2

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the prepared teriyaki mixture over the chicken. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 12-15 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

While the chicken cooks, grill or sear the pineapple rings in a separate non-stick pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly caramelized. Set aside.

Step 6

Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, allow the sauce in the pan to simmer and thicken slightly.

Step 7

To serve, place each chicken breast on a plate, top with two grilled pineapple rings, and drizzle with the thickened teriyaki sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with cooked white or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2684.7 grams (2684.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3127

Total Fat 44.20g	57%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 592mg	197%
Sodium 7539mg	328%
Total Carbohydrate 411.40g	150%
Dietary Fiber 16.20g	58%
Total Sugars 152.30g
Protein 260.90g	522%

Vitamin D 7IU	35%
Calcium 403mg	31%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 3836mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 53.3%