Description
Fiery meets sweet in this sensational Spicy Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken, where tropical tang dances with caramelized depth. Sizzling skillet flavors promise a culinary journey that will tantalize taste buds and spark dinner excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chili powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending pineapple juice, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl, whisking until the ingredients fully incorporate.
- Transfer raw chicken into a large resealable plastic bag, carefully pouring the prepared marinade over the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Seal the bag securely, gently massaging the liquid to distribute the marinade evenly across the chicken pieces.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply into the meat.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and discard the remaining marinade to prevent cross-contamination.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, creating optimal cooking conditions for the marinated chicken.
- Place the chicken on the hot grill, cooking each side until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 12 to 15 minutes total.
- Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature has reached 165ºF, ensuring the chicken is safe to consume and remains juicy.
- Let the grilled chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe pineapple for maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor in the marinade.
- Let chicken marinate closer to 4 hours for deeper taste penetration and more tender meat.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes and chili powder to match personal heat tolerance.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out, checking multiple spots for consistent temperature.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg