Best Spicy Pineapple Chicken Recipes

SPICY PINEAPPLE MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Puree pineapple, jalapenos and garlic in blender until almost smooth. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro and lime peel and process until blended. Pour marinade into large glass baking dish. Add chicken, turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
• Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade.
• Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into small bowl. Whisk in honey. Brush mixture over chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until cooked through, turning frequently and basting with honey marinade, about 30 minutes.

ROSEMARY MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SPICY ORANGE GLAZE AND ORANGE-PINEAPPLE RELISH

Steps:

• Spicy Orange Glaze: Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil on the grill. Cook until reduced to 1 cup. Set 1/4 cup aside.
• Chicken: Whisk together the oil, garlic and rosemary in a large baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill skin side-down until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling for 6 to 7 minutes until cooked through, turning and basting with the Spicy Orange Glaze every 2 minutes. Remove from the grill, place on a platter and brush with the reserved Spicy Orange Glaze. Serve with the Orange-Pineapple Relish on the side.
• Orange-Pineapple Relish: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

UNCLE BEN'S APRICOT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN WITH SWEET 'N SPICY RICE

Steps:

• In a 2-1/2 quart sauce pan with tight fitting lid, add butter and melt over medium high heat.
• Add celery and sauté until soft, about two minutes.
• Add rice and sauté one minute more.
• Add 1-1/4 cups water and juice ONLY from pineapple can.
• Cover, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
• Let simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and green onions and set aside until ready to serve with chicken.
• To prepare chicken, spray large sauté pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add chicken and cook for three to four minutes on each side.
• While chicken is cooking, mix pineapple chunks, marmalade and soy sauce and add mixture to sauté pan with chicken.
• Cook additional three to four minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and glazed with sauce.
• Steam vegetables and serve with rice and chicken.

SPICY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH PINEAPPLE AND TANGY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. For spicy chicken rub add all spices into a bowl and stir well. Pull skin off chicken legs. Cover both sides of chicken with spicy rub and set aside. Turn oven on to 350 degrees.
• 2. In large heavy oven proof pot heat up oil on med-high heat. After oil is transluscent add marinated chicken to pan. Allow to brown on both sides about 8 minutes each side. Move chicken around pan occasionally. Add the green onions, sweet and spicy peppers, and thyme to pan. Stir vegetables around pan for 5 minutes. Add orange juice, lime juice, and pineapple chunks to pan. Stir bottom of pan to de-glaze. Cover with foil and lid and allow to cook in oven for 45 minutes or until chicken is 180 degrees.
• 3. While Chicken is cooking, heat sauce pot on medium with olive oil to begin bbq sauce. When oil is transluscent add yellow onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally and allow onion and garlic to sweat in pan for 3 to 5 minutes. When garlic and onions have changed color add the rest of ingredients to pot. Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil stirring frequently. When it comes up to a boil turn down heat to low-med and allow to simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. The finished product should be thick. When sauce has finished leave chunky or blend in food processor if you prefer a smoother bbq sauce.
• 4. When chicken is done cooking allow to cool. Start pulling chicken meat off the bone into a large bowl. Shred the pineapple also and mix with chicken. Then serve chicken and pineapple on hearty roll with bbq sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with chili powder and salt. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; set aside. 2. Combine half of pineapple, cilantro, orange juice, vinegar, habanero, and garlic in blender; process until smooth. With blender on, gradually add olive oil until blended. 3. Combine remaining pineapple, jicama, and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide chicken evenly over salads. Drizzle salads evenly with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.

CHICKEN AND SPRING MIX SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with paprika, salt, and garlic powder. Add chicken to skillet; cook until well-browned, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from skillet.
• Combine 1/4 cup pineapple, vinegar, orange juice, and serrano pepper in a blender; process until smooth. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix into dressing with a spoon.
• Combine remaining 1/4 cup pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, and spring mix salad blend. Drizzle with 3/4 cup dressing and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly between 2 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide evenly over salads. Drizzle salad evenly with remaining dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING - 313 CAL

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with chili powder and salt. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; set aside.2. Combine half of pineapple, cilantro, orange juice, vinegar, habanero, and garlic in a blender; process until smooth. With blender on, gradually add olive oil until blended.3. Combine remaining pineapple, jicama, and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup dressing, and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide chicken evenly over salads. Drizzle salads evenly with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.

SPICY CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
• Add the chicken and onion, and cook together until golden.
• Add the spices and red pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
• Halve the pineapple slices, add to the pan with the juice, tomatoes and kidney beans.
• Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
• Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

CHICKEN - GRILLED W SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet or small skillet. Sprinkle both sides of chicken lightly & evenly with chili powder & salt. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Add chicken to grill; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill & set aside. Combine half of pineapple, cilantro, orange juice, vinegar, habanero, and garlic in a blender; process until smooth. With blender on, gradually add olive oil until blended. Combine remaining pineapple, jicama, and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup dressing, and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide chiken evenly over salads. Drizzle salads evenly with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.

SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• 1.In a blender pure the pineapple. Add the soy sauce, molasses, vinegar, ketchup, sriracha, garlic, and ginger, and mix well. Cover the chicken with the marinade and leave in the refrigerator for about six hours. 2. In a large sauté pan heat the oil until very hot. Place the chicken with the marinade that sticks to it in the pan and fry for about 15 minutes, until chicken is well done and marinade is reduce to a caramelized coating on the chicken. (Make sure you do not overcrowd the pan, so you may have to do this in batches. If you have any leftover marinade, deglaze the pain with it and reduce to thick sauce.) Serve with steamed rice.

SPICY JERK CHICKEN KEBABS WITH BELL PEPPERS AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add first 3 ingredietns to pan; cook for 1 minutes or untl lightly toasted and fragrant.
• Place spices, brown sugar, and next 9 ingredients (through jalapeno) in a blender; process until smooth. Combine spice mixture and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare grill.
• Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Thread chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers alternating onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Brush reserved marinade onto pineapple and bell peppers. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 8 minutes or until chicken is done.

SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• In a blender pure the pineapple. Add the soy sauce, molasses, vinegar, ketchup, sriracha, garlic, and ginger, and mix well. Cover the chicken with the marinade and leave in the refrigerator for about six hours. In a large sauté pan heat the oil until very hot. Place the chicken and fry for about 15 minutes, until chicken is well done and marinade is reduce to a caramelized coating on the chicken. (Make sure you do not overcrowd the pan, so you may have to do this in batches.) Serve with steamed rice.

PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In 9-inch pie plate, mix brown sugar, salt, coriander, allspice, cinnamon, cumin and red pepper; set aside.
• Place chicken between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Use flat side of a meat mallet, pounder or rolling pin to gently pound each chicken piece to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Drizzle oil over chicken and work it in with your hands. Place one piece of chicken in spice mixture and turn over to make sure all surfaces are coated with thin layer of spices. Place chicken on plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat all glaze ingredients to boiling over medium heat. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat. Remove 2 tablespoons glaze to brush over chicken.
• Spray grill rack with cooking spray or brush with oil. Heat coals or gas grill for medium-high heat. (To test heat for cooking, place your hand, palm side down, about 1 inch from grill rack. Count "one-one thousand, two-one thousand, three-one thousand." When you have to remove your hand at "three," you have reached medium-high heat and are ready to cook.) Grill chicken uncovered 4 to 5 minutes per side or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• When chicken is almost cooked through, brush with the reserved 2 tablespoons glaze. Grill 1 minute longer. Remove chicken from grill and drizzle with the remaining glaze.

SPICY JERK CHICKEN KEBABS WITH BELL PEPPERS AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• 1. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add first 3 ingredients to pan, cook for 1 minute or until lightly toasted and fragrant. 2. Place spices, brown sugar, and next 9 ingredients (through jalepeno) in a blender; process until smooth. Combine spice mixture and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning occasionally. 3. Prepare grill. 4. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Thread chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers alternately onto each of 8 (12 inch) skewers. Brush reserved marinade onto pineapple and bell peppers. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Place debabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 8 minutes or until chicken is done.

SWEET 'N' SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• chop the onion and garlic and set aside.
• season the chicken with the Essence seasoning liberally, and place chicken in an open roasting pan with tall sides.
• pour the pineapple juice and pineapple chunks over/inside the chicken.
• throw the onions and garlic into the pan as well (be sure to get some inside the bird too!).
• bake at 350* for about, an hour and 45 minutes, or until the juice runs clear. remember to baste inside and out frequently for amazing juiciness!

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Place boneless chicken breast in a ziplock bag.
• Add marinade ingredients shaking well.
• Chill for 1/2 an hour.
• Rub grill with an oil.
• Heat the grill on high for 5 minutes.
• Place the chicken breast skin side down over the hot grill, reduce the heat to medium and grill for 5 minutes.
• Turn the chicken after the 5 minutes and grill another 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and finish cooking the chicken for another 5 minutes.
• Salsa---.
• Mix all ingredients and chill till ready to serve.
• Scoop salsa onto plate and top with half chicken breast.
• Eat UP!

APRICOT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN WITH SWEET 'N SPICY RICE

Steps:

• In a 2 ½ quart sauce pan with tight fitting lid, add butter and melt over medium high heat. Add celery and sauté until soft, about two minutes. Add rice and sauté one minute more. Add 1-¼ cups water and juice ONLY from pineapple pan. Cover, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in crushed red bell pepper and green onions and set aside until ready to serve with chicken.
• To prepare chicken, spray large sauté pan with non stick cooking spray. Add chicken and cook for three to four minutes on each side. While chicken is cooking, mix pineapple chunks, marmalade and soy sauce and add mixture to sauté pan with chicken. Cook an additional three to four minutes or until chicken is fully cooked glazed with sauce.
• Steam vegetables and serve with rice and chicken.

CHICKEN AND SPRING MIX SALAD WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken to pan; cook for 5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from pan; set aside. 2. Combine half of pineapple, orange juice, vinegar, and Serrano in a blender; process until smooth. Add olive oil after blended and mix with spoon or ladle. 3. Cut the red onion and red bell pepper into thin strips or desired pieces. Pineapples should be cut into 1/2-inch chunks or can be cut according to preference as well. 4. Combine remaining pineapple and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup dressing, and toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 2 plates. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; divide chicken evenly over salads. Drizzle salad evenly with remaining dressing. Enjoy!

CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH SPICY STRAWBERRY SALSA RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Add pineapple and toss with salt and cinnamon, cooking until caramelized and golden, flipping occasionally-about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove pineapple and place in a bowl, then add another 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil, tossing in onions and peppers with a pinch of salt. Stir and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from the skillet and place in the bowl with the pineapple. Reduce the heat in the skillet to low, add another 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Place a tortilla down, then cover in a sprinkling of cheese (make sure you leave enough for the second quesadilla), chicken, the pineapple, onions and peppers, and cilantro, then add another sprinkle of cheese. Cook until tortilla is golden, then gently flip, keeping the ingredients inside, and cook until other side is golden. Repeat with remaining quesadilla, and serve with strawberry salsa. SALSA: Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and mix thoroughly. The longer it sits, the more flavor that develops. Keeps well in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place goat cheese in freezer to harden for crumbling. Brush chicken with olive oil, generously with fresh ground black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium high. Sprinkle pineapple with salt; add generous amount fresh ground black pepper. Saute pineapple until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Stir in jalapeno. Add wine to skillet & bring to boil. Add garlic powder and brown sugar. Reduce to about half. Add to pineapple/jalapeno mixture. Stir in mint and basil. Toss with arugula. Put aside. Grill chicken until browned on both sides. Slice at an angle. Add to salad. Scrape goat cheese with fork over salad. Serve.