Caribbean Pineapple Fire Chicken
Step into a flavor-packed Caribbean paradise with our spicy and succulent Caribbean Pineapple Fire Chicken. Marinated in a zesty blend of hot sauce and juicy pineapple, this recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and heat. Served with a lip-smacking hot sauce dipping sauce, it's a tropical taste sensation that will transport you to the sandy beaches of the Caribbean.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup hot sauce (adjust according to preference)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
steps
- 1.
In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- 2.
Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pour in half of the marinade. Reserve the other half for later use. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 3.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
- 4.
Grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
- 5.
Heat a separate grilling pan or skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil, and cook the pineapple chunks until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 6.
Slice the grilled chicken and serve with the caramelized pineapple as a topping.
- 7.
For the dipping sauce, mix 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade with an additional 1/4 cup hot sauce.
- 8.
Enjoy the Caribbean Pineapple Fire Chicken by dipping the grilled chicken into the spicy sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
