Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

Name: Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made 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

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

Directions

1. 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 the marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
2. 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.
3. Meanwhile, toss pepper and onion slices in oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon pepper. Grill vegetables, 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

1 serving: 439 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein.