Hawaiian Pineapple Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken | Easy Sweet & Savory Marinade

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple juice

Fresh pineapple adds more nutrients, while canned is more budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Start by making the marinade in a mixing bowl or larger cup.

Add pineapple juice to the bowl as the base of the marinade.

Add honey to bring depth and sweetness to the marinade.

Incorporate soy sauce for flavor and saltiness.

Mix in rice vinegar to tie the flavors together.

Add ground ginger for flavor; fresh ginger can be used as an alternative.

Mix all marinade ingredients together well.

Add vegetable oil to the marinade to help with marinating and grilling.

Incorporate minced garlic for additional flavor.

Place chicken thighs into a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them, mixing to coat.

Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 2 hours.

Fire up the grill to prepare for cooking.

Grill the marinated chicken thighs until cooked through, checking for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

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