pineapple roasted chicken
Chicken is juicy and tender. Sauce is sweet and spicy.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 10 Min
method
Roast
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - whole chicken
- 1 - whole pineapple peeled and edges trimmed so the pineapple can fit in the cavity of the chicken
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- - red pepper flakes
How To Make pineapple roasted chicken
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Step 1Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the pineapple in the cavity of the chicken and set it upright on a beer can chicken frame and place into a baking dish.
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Step 2Pour a cup of water around the chicken. Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic and ginger in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and let it simmer 5 minutes to thicken a bit.
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Step 3Brush the chicken with the soy mixture. Preheat oven 425 degrees. Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Baste with remaining soy mixture. Pouring excess around chicken
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Step 4Reduce heat to 375 degrees. Roast another 45 minutes. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken. Let chicken sit for about 10 minutes before carving.
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Step 5Place the drippings in a saucepan and add 1 tsp. red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Serve the sauce over the chicken
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