5 Points Plus - Pineapple And Honey Glazed Chicken

Name: 5 Points Plus - Pineapple And Honey Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh grated; 1 shallot, minced; 1 small jalapeno pepper, preferably red, seeded and minced; 1 (4 lb) chicken, skinned, and cut into 8 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fresh

Servings: persons

1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh grated
1 shallot, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, preferably red, seeded and minced
1 (4 lb) chicken, skinned, and cut into 8 pieces
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fresh

1
Combine pineapple, soy, honey, lime, ginger, shallot, and jalapeno in large bag; add chicken and marinade at least 4 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 375*F.
3
Place rack in large roasting pan.
4
Remove chicken from marinade and place on rack. Reserve the marinade.
5
Bake chicken until browned, about 45 minute.
6
Baste with marinade twice during first 25 min of cooking.
7
Stir cornstarch and water in small bowl until smooth.
8
Transfer chicken to platter; keep warm.
9
Remove rack from roasting pan; use spoon to skim fat off pan juices.
10
Por pan juices into small saucepan on medium heat.
11
Cook until juices reduce by half (~2min).
12
Add cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbles and thickens.
13
Stir in parsley. Serve chicken with the sauce.
14
5 PP yields 1 piece chicken with 2 tbsp sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, 5 Points Plus - Pineapple And Honey Glazed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!