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pineapple chicken

This delicious pineapple chicken combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for summer grilling.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup pulverized pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 large pineapple (cored and sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Transfer the chicken breasts to a large gallon-size bag or a baking dish.
  2. Prepare the marinade by adding soy sauce, ketchup, pulverized pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, vinegar, and sriracha to a bowl and whisk until combined. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to 450°F. Remove chicken from the fridge and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Clean the grill grate.
  4. Season the pineapple slices with chili powder and salt.
  5. Transfer the marinated chicken to the grill over direct heat and cook for 8 minutes per side.
  6. Grill the pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear. Remove from the grill.
  7. Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  8. Cook the chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  9. Serve the pineapple slices over the grilled chicken and pour the sauce over. Serve immediately.

Notes

This pineapple chicken is perfect for summer gatherings and BBQs.