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Fiery Pineapple Chicken

Fiery Pineapple Chicken

This Fiery Pineapple Chicken recipe combines succulent chicken thighs with a spicy marinade for a mouthwatering dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Barbecue
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Equipment

  • grill
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, lime juice, and red chili flakes to create the marinade.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Grill or bake the marinated chicken for approximately 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). For added flavor, grill fresh pineapple slices alongside.
  5. Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve with grilled pineapple and drizzle with leftover marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 10g

Notes

This dish works beautifully for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or outdoor entertaining. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or trying different proteins such as shrimp or tofu.

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