Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

I love sharing my favorite grilling recipes with my foodie friends like my new obsessive worthy sticky, sweet and tangy BROWN SUGAR PINEAPPLE CHICKEN!

The chicken is marinated in a delectable pineapple sauce which doubles as the tantalizing Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze that you brush all over your chicken after grilling.  This is one of my favorite methods of cooking – to reserve some of the marinade, whisk it with cornstarch and it instantly becomes your glaze – double the flavor WITHOUT double work!

The to-live-for marinade/glaze is a harmonious concoction of brown sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, ketchup, soy and Dijon for added depth and some spices.  This ingredient list might seem a bit lengthy but keep in mind, you are simply whisking the ingredients together and that is all your prep work for a total of maybe 5 minutes AND you have almost zero dishes – another fabulous thing about grilling.

Happy summer and happy grilling with Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken!

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Course: Main Dish

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 335kcal

Author: Jen @CarlsbadCravings.com

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken tenderloins or boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Chicken Marinade/Glaze:

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sriracha/Asian hot red chili sauce optional
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Garnish:

• green onions
• orange zest

Instructions

• Whisk the Marinade/Glaze ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add 1/3 cup to a large freezer bag and whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add the chicken and marinate 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. Refrigerate reserved the glaze separately.
• When ready to grill, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease and preheat grill to medium heat, 375 to 450°F.
• Drain chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Grill the chicken undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 165 degrees F when chicken is done.)
• Meanwhile, add reserved glaze to a small saucepan and whisk in 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Place covered saucepan on the grill (or stove) and bring to a simmer (this can be done after the chicken is cooked if you don't have room on your grill). Once simmering, remove <g class="gr_ gr_98 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="98" data-gr-id="98">lid</g> and whisk until thickened. Brush cooked chicken with glaze and serve any extra as a sauce for rice.
• Garnish chicken with orange zest and green onions (optional).

Notes

*Prep time will vary due to marinating time.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 648mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1.4% | Vitamin C: 9.9% | Calcium: 2.3% | Iron: 5.2%

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