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Barbecued Island Chicken Recipe

Escape to paradise with this juicy, flavorful Barbecued Island Chicken! This easy recipe bursts with summery sweetness from pineapple juice and brown sugar, creating an irresistible almost-caramel glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend BBQ, this crowd-pleaser is savory and sweet, loved by all ages. The marinade infuses the chicken with incredible taste, leaving you with tender, succulent meat. (Note: While the original recipe provides a calorie estimate, this is inaccurate as most of the marinade is discarded.)

Prep Time 90 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 352.7 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Island Chicken

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How to Make Barbecued Island Chicken

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce (1/2 cup), brown sugar (1/4 cup), pineapple juice (1/2 cup), apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons), ground ginger (1 teaspoon), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), onion powder (1 teaspoon), paprika (1 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
  2. Place chicken breasts in a large, shallow non-aluminum baking dish or resealable plastic bag.
  3. Pour 1 cup of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated. Reserve remaining marinade.
  4. Cover the dish or seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  5. Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding the used marinade.
  7. Grill or broil chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade.
  8. Serve immediately. Optional: Serve with grilled pineapple wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

9g

Carbs

7g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation South West Pacific Healthy Main Dish Poultry Barbecue Easy Kid Friendly Low Fat Chicken Hawaiian Dietary Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Polynesian Toddler Friendly Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Equipment Grilling