Best Spicy Pineapple Marinade For Chicken Recipes

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EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN MARINADE



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This is the best marinade! It is super simple and lots of flavor. We usually let it set overnight. I have also used this for whole chickens, cornish game hens and pork. I have added a little fresh garlic for an added flavor. ENJOY!

Provided by mag05

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 lbs chicken tenderloins

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pans heat the juice, brown sugar and soy sauce. Remove from heat just before it boils. Let it cool a 5-10 minutes.
  • Place chicken in a bowl or baggie and cover with marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken for marinade and cook. Do not rinse. We have grilled, baked and used our "Set it & forget it.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 1532.4, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 33.1, Protein 55.5

SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a perfect recipe to double for a potluck. Try topping the sandwiches with smoked Gouda cheese. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle (18 ounces) sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Bibb lettuce leaves and thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 4-quart slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; discard liquid. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add crushed pineapple and remaining barbecue sauce; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes., Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and onion if desired. Freeze option: Place shredded chicken in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SPICY PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This sauce can be used with chicken, meat, fish or even with baked beans. I usually double the recipe as I want to have some on hand in the freezer.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saute pan to medium temperature.
  • Add garlic and onion.
  • Saute about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in rice vinegar and crushed pineapple, juice included.
  • Add allspice, red pepper flakes and mustard.
  • Heat, stirring, about 4 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Blend mixture, either by hand blender or container, until smooth,
  • Just before serving, stir in chopped basil and diced red bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 36.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 0.8

SPICY PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This ginger spiced pineapple and maple syrup sauce is great over meatballs.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained with syrup reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pineapple, cornstarch and ground ginger. Gradually stir in enough of the reserved pineapple juice to make the mixture smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend orange juice and maple syrup. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until clear and thickened. Mix in the pineapple mixture. Continue to cook and stir until well blended and thick, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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