POLYNESIAN HONEY-PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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I have submitted this recipe as it was originally written however I prepare it slightly different. The original recipe calls for the marinade that the chicken was in to be used as the basting sauce but I am not comfortable with that. I double the marinade & after it has cooled I use 3/4 of the sauce to marinate the meat & reserve 1/4 of the marinade to use as the basting sauce while cooking. This marinade also works on pork. Prep times does not include marinating.

Provided by Nanette62

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
1/4 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. ground)
1 teaspoon salt
12 chicken drumsticks or 12 chicken thighs (or a combination, approx. 3 lbs. or any other meaty chicken pieces)

Steps:

  • For marinade, in sauce pan combine pineapple juice, honey, worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger& salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until marinade mixture is reduced 1/4 (approx.).
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Place chicken pieces in a plastic bag or shallow dish.
  • Pour in marinade& marinate chicken at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Drain chicken pieces, reserving marinade.
  • Cook chicken on covered medium heat grill (indirect heat) for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is tender& no longer pink, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade for the first 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 177.4, Sodium 890.3, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 21.9, Protein 42.6

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