Island Chicken Recipe

Name: Island Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Glaze; 2 tablespoons light low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, unpacked; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, chopped; Chicken; 1 (3 lb) whole chickens; salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

Servings: persons

Glaze
2 tablespoons light low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, unpacked
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, chopped
Chicken
1 (3 lb) whole chickens
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Glaze:
3
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, honey and orange zest together. Reduce the glaze by one-third and then cool to room temperature.
4
Chicken:
5
Put the chicken on a wire reack iwth a drip pan underneath. Season outside and inside the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste, then put in the oven.
6
Roast the chicken for about 15 mintues, then turn the temp down to 350 degrees F. Roast an additional 20 minutes. Brush the glaze on the chicken and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes. (If you have a larger chicken you may need to increase the time so the chicken fully cooks.).
7
Remove chicken from the oven and sprinkle the shredded coconut over the whole chicken. Place back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the coconut is toasted.
8
Remove the chicken form the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes. Carve and serve!

175

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Glaze, 2 tablespoons light low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, unpacked, 1 cup pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Island 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!

Island Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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