Description
Enjoy a tropical twist on dinner with this Honey Pineapple Chicken recipe. Perfectly marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served with delicious grilled pineapple, making it an easy yet flavorful dinner idea.
Ingredients
4 skinless
boneless poultry thighs
1 cup juice of the pineapple
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
Half teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons of water
4 slices of pineapple
2 onions chopped
Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to soak in the flavors.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by adding the reserved marinade to a saucepan. Mix the cornstarch with water until smooth and add this mixture to the sauce. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Grill the pineapple slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are caramelized.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with the thickened sauce, grilled pineapple slices, and garnish with chopped onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low sodium soy sauce. Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference. Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Dinner Ideas,Honey Pineapple Chicken,Easy Dinner Recipe,Grilled Chicken,Marinated Chicken