Whiskey Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups bourbon; 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided; 5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup sliced sweet red pepper; 1 cup sliced yellow onions; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups bourbon
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Whisk together bourbon, pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, 1 tablespoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt until blended. Place chicken in a shallow dish. Add half of marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
2
Drain chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until a thermometer reads 170u00b0, 5-6 minutes on each side.
3
Meanwhile, toss pepper and onion slices in oil and remaining salt and pepper. Grill, turning frequently, until soft, 5-7 minutes. In a small saucepan on the grill, cook reserved marinade over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Chop grilled pepper and onion. Sprinkle over chicken; serve with sauce.

1483

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

151

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups bourbon, 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, 1 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Whiskey Pineapple 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.

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Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

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