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Tasty Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Tasty Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Recipe

A delicious and savory Tasty Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Recipe that's perfect for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 chicken breasts
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Resealable bag
  • Meat Mallet

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Chicken

  • 6 pieces chicken breasts pounded to ½-inch thickness

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, chili powder, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and garlic powder until fully dissolved.
  • Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound gently to an even thickness. Transfer to a resealable bag, pour in the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning halfway through.

Notes

For best results, do not move the chicken too often while grilling to allow the marinade to create a nice glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BBQ chicken, Chicken Recipe, grilled chicken, pineapple chicken, summer grilling, sweet and spicy chicken
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