Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Glazed with a scrumptious sauce and grilled until perfect, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is perfect with grilled pineapple rings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded and thin cut
- 1 8 oz can pineapple rings drained- set juice aside
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¾ cup light coconut milk
- ½ cup canned pineapple juice
- ½ cup Hawaiian barbeque sauce, we buy Sweet Baby Ray’s Hawaiian Barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup green onions, finely chopped for the garnish
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix garlic, onion powder, sesame oil, coconut milk, pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, coconut aminos, olive oil, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting the chicken on the grill.
- Using a tenderizer, tenderize the chicken on both sides.
- Place chicken and pineapple rings in a Ziplock bag or large low-line bowl, and pour the marinade on top. Gently incorporate into the chicken and pineapple rings, and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. [Marinating for more than 20 minutes isn’t good because the pineapple begins to get soggy.]
- Grill marinated pineapple rings and chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side, making sure that they all reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Serve hot with extra marinade and optional green onion garnish. Serve with a side of coleslaw and pineapple rings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 273kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 478mg, Potassium: 489mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 148IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 3mg