Description
Tasty Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together the sweet tropical flavors of pineapple juice and brown sugar with savory chicken. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 15 minutes, you can create a succulent chicken dish that boasts a mouthwatering glaze, making it a favorite for all ages. With its blend of spices and easy preparation steps, this recipe will quickly become a go-to in your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients (pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, garlic powder) in a mixing bowl and whisk until blended.
- Marinate chicken breasts in half of the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Brush with remaining marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
- Let rest before slicing and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg