Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with a sweet and tangy pineapple teriyaki sauce. This Halal BBQ delight is perfect for a summer grill and will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics.

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts - 2 (about 300g each)
• Pineapple chunks - 200g (fresh or canned)
• Soy sauce - 60ml
• Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Honey - 1 tablespoon (15g)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki marinade.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
5. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
6. While the chicken is grilling, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the pineapple chunks and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
8. Serve the sliced chicken drizzled with the pineapple teriyaki sauce and garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 24 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains antioxidants from pineapple, which can help boost immunity.

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