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Tasty Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This flavorful grilled brown sugar pineapple chicken features a sweet and spicy marinade that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, resulting in tender, juicy chicken breasts with a delicious glaze.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 chicken breasts (pounded to an even 1/2-inch thickness for uniform grilling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, chili powder, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and garlic powder until the sugar is fully dissolved and the spices are evenly distributed. This creates a balanced sweet-spicy-savory marinade that will coat the chicken and caramelize beautifully on the grill.
  2. Pound and Marinate Chicken: Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound gently to an even 1/2-inch thickness—this ensures uniform cooking and faster marinating. Transfer the pounded chicken to a large resealable bag or shallow dish, pour in the marinade from Step 1, seal, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning the bag halfway through if possible. I like to set a timer at the 2-hour mark so the chicken gets maximum flavor without over-marinating.
  3. Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and arrange on the grill grates. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is caramelized with light charring from the brown sugar. The marinade’s sugars will create a beautiful glaze as the chicken cooks—don’t move the chicken too often so this crust can properly develop.
  4. Rest and Serve: Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.

Notes

  • Set a timer at the 2-hour mark during marinating to avoid over-marinating the chicken and balance flavor.
  • Do not move the chicken too often on the grill so the brown sugar glaze can properly develop a crust.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling for juicier meat.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/tasty-grilled-brown-sugar-pineapple-chicken-recipe/