Local boy Frank Abraham, producer of the television show “Cooking Hawaiian Style” on the Lifestyle Network, loves sharing favorite local recipes with Hawaii expats. Here Abraham contributes his take on a particularly local-style chicken preparation.

• 1-1/2 cups guava jam (not jelly)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup shoyu
• 1/2 cup oyster sauce
• 1/4 tablespoon Chinese five-spice
• 1 teaspoon Hawaiian salt
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 to 4 pounds boneless chicken thighs

Heat guava jam in microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Carefully remove and pour into large glass bowl.

Add ketchup, butter, shoyu, oyster sauce, five- spice, salt and garlic; mix well. Add chicken and transfer to zip-top bag.

Marinate overnight. Cook chicken on grill and baste while cooking for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 4.

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