Polynesian Honey Pineapple Chicken Recipe

This mouthwatering Polynesian Honey Pineapple Chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken bursting with sweet and savory island flavors! Unlike other recipes, we double the marinade for superior flavor, using ¾ for marinating and ¼ for basting during grilling. This ensures a delicious, safe, and perfectly balanced taste. The marinade is also fantastic for pork! Prep time excludes marinating.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 447.8 kcal
Protein 85g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Polynesian Honey Pineapple Chicken

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How to Make Polynesian Honey Pineapple Chicken

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup pineapple juice, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low.
  3. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the marinade is reduced by ¼ (to about ¾ cup).
  4. Let the marinade cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Divide the cooled marinade in half. Place chicken pieces (about 2 lbs) in a large plastic bag or shallow dish.
  6. Pour ¾ of the cooled marinade over the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  7. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving ¼ of the marinade for basting.
  8. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken, covered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade during the first 30 minutes. Ensure chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g