Description
A delicious and tangy Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe featuring juicy grilled chicken tenders marinated in a sweet pineapple and brown sugar BBQ sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 6 Tbsp brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp BBQ sauce
Chicken
- 1.5 to 2 lb boneless chicken tenders
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade and set aside. Place the chicken tenders into a gallon ziplock bag and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow flavors to infuse.
- Preheat the Grill: About 10 minutes before cooking, preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure even cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Grill the chicken tenders for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush with Reserved Marinade: While grilling, brush the chicken on both sides with the reserved marinade to enhance flavor and create a sticky glaze before removing from the grill.
- Serve: Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for a couple of minutes, then serve hot paired with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer, up to 4 hours, for more intense flavor and tenderness.
- If you don’t have a grill, chicken tenders can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan or baked at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Reserve some marinade separately for brushing; do not reuse marinade that has been in contact with raw chicken to avoid contamination.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken tenders for quick cooking and even marination.
- For extra zest, add a splash of lime juice to the marinade before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
