Hawaiian Chicken Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Hawaiian chicken sauce made of? ›

To make this Hawaiian chicken recipe, simply whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Asian sweet chili sauce, ginger and garlic, marinate then grill – that's it!

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken, with marinade, breast-side up, on a baking sheet. Roast in middle to upper third of oven until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh reads 150 degrees, about 35 minutes. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Use multiple cooking pots: If you need to cook a large amount of chicken, you may need multiple pots, like multiple slow cookers or roasting pans. You'll want to avoid overstuffing a single pot so the chicken can cook evenly and thoroughly.

An enticing combination of pure honey, soy sauce and ginger blends with tangy pineapple, papaya and a touch of mango to unlock the flavor secrets of the island.

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge it in the flour, and then shake off the excess. Submerge the chicken in the egg wash. Remove the chicken from the egg wash and dredge it in the flour a second time. Shake off the excess flour and place the chicken skin-side down in the hot oil.

Brines and marinades help tenderize the meat by bringing more moisture in the protein. With that extra moisture, you lose less when you cook. The simplest way to do this is with a dry brine — unwrap the chicken breasts, salt them on both sides and let them sit in the fridge for at least an hour.

Brining your chicken is a foolproof way to not only add flavour to your roast but also to ensure you don't overcook the meat. Essentially a mix of salt, sugar and water, we love adding herbs, garlic or whole spices such as fennel and cumin to flavour the brine.

Most whole chickens become fully tender in about one hour on medium-low heat. Yes, chicken breast will get softer the longer you cook it, as long as it is cooked at a low enough temperature to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.

Marinating your chicken in something overnight can help make it all the more juicier and tender. You can use a gluten-free, acidic marinade (like olive oil and lemon juice) or something breadier (like baking soda, egg whites, and buttermilk).

Can you overcook chicken? ›

Chicken is one of the biggest reasons why any chef owns a meat thermometer. If you undercook it you run the risk of spreading foodborne illness, but if you overcook the white meat your chicken will come out dry and chewy.

Here are some common methods for cooking chicken: Roasting:Whole chickens or chicken pieces are cooked in the oven, often with herbs, spices, and sometimes stuffed with aromatics. Roasting results in a crispy skin and tender meat. Grilling:Chicken can be grilled on an outdoor barbecue or an indoor grill pan.

Pan-seared chicken breast, cooked in a little oil with salt and pepper and finished with a generous knob of butter, is the first way I learned to cook chicken breast on the stove and a technique I always go back to.

What is Hawaiian BBQ Sauce? Hawaiian BBQ sauce is a sweet and sticky BBQ sauce that gives you a classic “taste of the islands.” It's made from a ketchup base with the addition of pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. It's similar to a Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce with a distinctive Hawaiian twist.

Polynesian Sauce

A delicious sweet and sour sauce with a strong, tangy flavor.

This is an incredibly flavorful addition to meals prepared the way you love – whether grilling, baking, or sauteing a vegan, pescatarian, or carnivorous meal. This sauce is a naturally vegan, made with honey and soy. Hawaiian Style Sauce is one of my family's favorites for baked or grilled ribs, chicken, or shrimp.