Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 20, 2023

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

  • It's important to use coarsely crushed pepper. Anything finer and the pepper flavor will be overpowering. If finely ground is all you have, reduce amount of pepper by about one-third.
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    Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

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    Yield:10 servings
    Prep:20 min
    Cook:15 min

    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
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    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.
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