Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Marinade and Grilled Pineapple

Submitted by Kendra Johnson - added 8/21/26

(Originally shared in the Durham 1st Ward Cookbook.)

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 lime juiced
• 3 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger
• 6 tsp. garlic
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• For grilled pineapple:
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Combine marinade ingredients. (Will be enough marinade for about 10 thighs at least). Marinate chicken thighs overnight. Grill. Sprinkle green onions before serving. Serve with coconut ginger rice and grilled pineapple.
2. For grilled pineapple:
3. Slice peeled fresh pineapple in circles leaving core in.
4. Melt 6 Tbsp. butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar together.
5. Place pineapple in container with lid and pour sauce over until all over.
6. Grill pineapple.