05/10/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            ๐บ๐ Get ready for an island-inspired feast! Today, I'm cooking up some delicious Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken & Macaroni Salad! ๐๐ฅ 
๐ What youโll need: 
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs  
- 1/2 cup ketchup  
- 1 (6 oz) can pineapple juice  
- 1/3 cup soy sauce  
- 2 tbsp brown sugar  
- 1/2 tsp black pepper  
- 1/2 tsp salt  
- 5 cloves garlic, minced  
- 1 tbsp freshly grated or minced ginger  
- 1/2 lb elbow macaroni (about 2 cups dry)  
- Salt, for pasta water  
- 1 cup mayonnaise  
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)  
- 1 tbsp sugar  
- 2 tbsp milk  
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot  
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion  
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion  
- Salt & black pepper to taste  
๐ฝ๏ธ Hereโs how to whip it up:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, and ginger.  
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, mixing until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF.  
4. Let the chicken rest before slicing. Serve with macaroni salad and steamed rice.  
For the Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad:
1. Boil salted water in a pot, add the elbow macaroni, and cook until soft, about 8-10 minutes.  
2. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.  
3. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, milk, shredded carrot, onion, and green onion.  
4. Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl, season with salt and black pepper, and combine well.  
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.  
Enjoy this tropical delight and let your taste buds take a vacation! ๐๐ด Happy cooking!