Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken

Name: Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 slices fresh pineapple, 1/2-inch thick, cores removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This juicy grilled pineapple chicken recipe brings summery, tropical flavor to the table.

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup ketchup
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices fresh pineapple, 1/2-inch thick, cores removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

Whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, pepper, and garlic until blended. Place chicken in a shallow dish. Add half the marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-7 minutes on each side.
Grill pineapple slices, turning frequently, until slightly charred, 5-7 minutes.
In a small saucepan on the grill, cook reserved marinade over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Chop grilled pineapple. Sprinkle over chicken; serve with sauce. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 460 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 1823mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 65g protein.

Enjoy some tropical flavors the next time you grill with this flavorful recipe. Sliced pineapples give a sweet twist to savory chicken for a tastefully balanced meal. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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