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Molokai Chicken

Authentic Molokai Chicken Recipe – Grilled Hawaiian-Style Chicken with Sweet & Tangy Marinade

This Molokai Chicken recipe is simple, tasty and perfect for everyday cooking. The sweet and savory sauce makes the chicken soft and juicy. It does not need hard steps or special tools. Anyone can make it easily at home. It is great for lunch or dinner with rice. This recipe saves time and still gives great flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Ketchup
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs boneless & skinless
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Soy sauce
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Pineapple juice canned or bottled only
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste
  • ½ cup Brown sugar

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Cutter & cutting board

Method
 

  1. ation Steps for Molokai Chicken Recipe
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl.
  3. Add soy sauce, ketchup, honey, brown sugar and pineapple juice. Mix well.
  4. Add ginger paste, garlic powder, black pepper and paprika.
  5. Stir until everything is combined.
  6. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes (longer is better if you have time).
  7. Heat a large pan on medium heat. No oil is needed.
  8. Add the marinated chicken and pour in all the sauce.
  9. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice.
  10. Let the sauce thicken and coat the chicken well.
  11. When the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is sticky, turn off the heat.