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A platter of pineapple chicken

Grilled Pineapple Chicken

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Chicken thighs marinated in pineapple and soy sauce, grilled to perfection and served with grilled pineapple slices.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 397 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • Whisk
  • Grill
  • Tongs

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 pineapple
  • tablespoons green onions thinly sliced

Marinade

  • 6 ounces pineapple juice canned not fresh
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl combine the marinade ingredients and whisk to combine set and set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Remove the excess air and refrigerate. Allow to marinate for at least an hour but no more than 4.
  • Preheat the grill to 500°F or 260°C.
  • While the grill is heating remove the skin from the pineapple and slice into roughly ¼ inch thick rounds.
  • Spray or brush the grill with oil and add the chicken thighs and the pineapple. Make sure the pineapple is not over direct heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side to make sure they are cooked through.
  • Serve brush with the glaze if desired. Top with sliced green onion.

Making the glaze

  • In a saucepan heat the marinade and bring to a boil. Reduce by ⅔ and allow to cool. Brush on the cooked chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 625IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
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Keyword Hawaiian, Pineapple, Soy Sauce
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