Description
Pineapple glazed chicken delivers a tangy tropical twist that makes weeknight dinners seriously delicious. Juicy chicken gets coated in a sweet-zesty glaze that brings serious flavor to your plate without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pineapple Slices
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with water separately to create a smooth slurry.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until your glaze thickens to a glossy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside for later use.
- Sprinkle 4 chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage across both sides of the meat.
- Heat grill to 400°F. Place chicken breasts on the grates and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side.
- Flip chicken and brush generously with prepared pineapple glaze. Cook an additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Continue brushing chicken with glaze during the final minutes of grilling to create a caramelized exterior.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate and drizzle remaining glaze over the top. Garnish with fresh pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- Always taste the glaze before applying to ensure the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, adjusting honey or soy sauce as needed.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling to help juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and preventing dryness.
- For a healthier version, swap honey with maple syrup and use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sugar and salt content.
- When grilling, use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking, which can make the meat tough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg