Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

When the weather starts getting nicer, the first thing I want to do is start barbecuing.  However, both of my grills are currently out of commission. 🙁  Luckily I was able to use my broiler to get a similar effect!  I found a recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything for Hawaiian Grilled Chicken.  It looked SUPER delicious so I changed it up a little for my family and was really excited with how yummy it turned out!

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

3lbs boneless, skinless chicken, I used a combo of thighs and breasts

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 bunch green onions, chopped (a couple tablespoons saved for garnish)

1 cup lightly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk

1/8 cup pineapple, chopped for garnish

Directions

Trim any fat from chicken pieces, set in large, shallow dish.  Whisk together all ingredients but garnishes.   Pour over chicken and marinade for 8 hours or overnight.  The marinade time is VERY important, it lets the chicken soak up all the delicious flavors.  Now if you have a working grill, grill the chicken over low head so you don’t burn the marinade.  About 6 mins each side, until chicken is cooked through.  Don’t over cook!  If you don’t have a grill, lower your oven rack to the second lowest level and set chicken on a broiler pan.  Broil on low for 8-10 minutes each side.  Keep an eye on it…don’t let it burn.  Serve over rice and garnish with pineapple and green onions.  Enjoy!

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