Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken

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Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples. Although it's delicious when made with canned pineapple, fresh pineapple and its juice can easily be used in its place. Serve with brown rice and snow peas.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 oz. chicken & 1/2 cup sauce
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dry sherry, (see Note)

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 20-ounce can pineapple rings, plus 1/3 cup juice from the can

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed (see Tip)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Whisk sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar and the 1/3 cup pineapple juice in a large bowl. Add pineapple rings and chicken and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high.

  3. Remove the chicken and pineapple from the marinade and pat dry; reserve the marinade. Oil the grill rack. Grill the chicken and pineapple until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple is marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

  4. Whisk the reserved marinade and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking, until reduced and thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter. Serve the chicken and pineapple drizzled with the sauce.

Tips

Note: Sherry is a type of fortified wine originally from southern Spain. Don't use the “cooking sherry” sold in many supermarkets--it can be surprisingly high in sodium. Instead, purchase dry sherry that's sold with other fortified wines in your wine or liquor store.

Tip: You'll need about 1 1/2 pounds untrimmed boneless, skinless chicken thighs to serve four people. For recipes that call for one large thigh per person, buy them at the butcher counter; prepackaged thighs vary dramatically in size. Ask for four 6-ounce boneless, skinless thighs. To trim them well, we like to use kitchen shears to snip the fat away from the meat. After trimming, you'll have four 4-ounce portions.

Tip: To oil the grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2008

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
10g Fat
32g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 27g
Added Sugars 4g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Vitamin A 184IU 4%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Folate 15mcg 4%
Sodium 621mg 27%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Potassium 472mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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