Whiskey pineapple chicken, what a fantastic idea! Achieve maximum taste by marinating the chicken for at least 24 hours. If you have the time, marinate for two days. And make sure to coat the cooked chicken with more barbecue sauce. This grilled chicken is a sure hit!
This was our lunch and dinner on the same day! That’s how delicious this Whiskey pineapple chicken is! The leftovers were devoured quickly. And this chicken has already been added to the menu for the coming week! All of the flavors in this grilled chicken have really sucked us in.
This Whiskey Pineapple Chicken is insanely tasty! We soaked the chicken in the marinade overnight and it was DELICIOUS! If you want even more taste, marinate it for two days!
To Make Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
I like simple recipes that I can whip up in minutes using just a couple of readily available ingredients. And this Whiskey Pineapple Chicken is one of my favorites!
What you need:
- Chicken breasts
- BBQ sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic cloves
- Pepper
- Bourbon or whiskey
- Pineapple juice
To make this recipe gluten-free (you should use these ingredients instead):
- Gluten-free BBQ sauce – always check the label before buying as many sauces contain Worcestershire sauce, which contains gluten, also certain flavors, and sweeteners.
- Check the label to ensure that the Worcestershire sauce you are purchasing does not contain gluten. You can use red vinegar or balsamic vinegar combined with tamarind paste as an alternative.
Steps To Make Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Step 1: Mix the bourbon, pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a bowl. Combine and toss in the chicken. Keep in the fridge overnight to marinate.
BBQ sauce:
Garlic:
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Combine and toss in the chicken. Keep in the fridge overnight to marinate:
Step 2: Take the chicken out of the marinade and throw it on the grill for 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3: Before taking the meat off the grill, you can brush it with more barbecue sauce if you like.
Before taking the chicken off the grill, we coated it with some additional BBQ sauce. For a little more kick, add a shot of whiskey to the BBQ sauce if desired! And the extra BBQ sauce is completely optional, but we enjoyed it! It also gives some color to the chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to serve Whiskey pineapple chicken
This chicken is ideal for summer cookouts and fall tailgating. For a larger audience, just double or quadruple the recipe. This chicken goes well with green beans, buns, or a salad!
Is it possible to over-marinate chicken in pineapple juice?
The pineapple chicken marinade may be prepared ahead of time by whisking all of the ingredients together, but the chicken shouldn’t be left to marinate in the sauce for more than a few days, as the acidic pineapple juice can cause the flesh to become rubbery if left too long.
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Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- ¾ c. pineapple juice
- ¾ c. bourbon or whiskey
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ c. bbq sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill for 12 to 15 minutes.
- If desired, brush with more BBQ sauce before removing from the grill.
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