Spicy Chicken With Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken With Grilled Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 lbs chicken parts (thighs and drumsticks); 1 fresh pineapple, about 4 pounds; 2 ½ tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 8 scallions, chopped (plus 1/4 cup dark-green 2-inch-long thin strips for garnish); 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus additional for grill); 1 habaneros or 1 jalapeno chile, chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons allspice; ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 12 lbs chicken parts (thighs and drumsticks)
1 fresh pineapple, about 4 pounds
2 ½ tablespoons packed light brown sugar
8 scallions, chopped (plus 1/4 cup dark-green 2-inch-long thin strips for garnish)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus additional for grill)
1 habaneros or 1 jalapeno chile, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons allspice
½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon

1
To make sauce/marinade: Place all marinade ingredients, except scallion garnish, in a food processor and puree until almost smooth.
2
Transfer half of puree to a small bowl and keep chilled, covered, for sauce.
3
Place remaining puree in a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag with chicken and seal, turning to coat well.
4
Marinate, chilled, turning bag occasionally, at least 8 hours or overnight, placing bag in a large bowl to catch any leaks.
5
Preheat grill and lightly oil rack.
6
Let chicken stand in marinade at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
7
Meanwhile, cut sides and ends off pineapple.
8
Cut crosswise into 15 slices about 1/4 inch thick.
9
Sprinkle one side of each slice with 1/2 t packed light brown sugar.
10
Place sugared side down on rack and grill, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
11
Transfer to a platter, alternating slices with scallion garnish.
12
Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through 35-45 minutes, depending on size.
13
Transfer to platter with pineapple and serve with remaining sauce on side (excercise caution; sauce is spicy).

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* 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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 lbs chicken parts (thighs and drumsticks), 1 fresh pineapple, about 4 pounds, 2 ½ tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 8 scallions, chopped (plus 1/4 cup dark-green 2-inch-long thin strips for garnish), and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken With Grilled Pineapple 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.

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Spicy Chicken With Grilled Pineapple

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