WHISKEY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey. Want even more intense flavor? Let the chicken marinate for two full days. Wow! -Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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., Drain chicken, discarding the marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 5-6 minutes on each side., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.