Chicken with Pineapple Marinade

Submitted by James Craig

"This recipe appeared in the "Arizona Republic" newspaper. Preparation time includes refrigeration time."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 chicken breast halves, with skin and bones
• 1⁄2 medium ripe pineapple, peeled,cored and coarsely chopped
• 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded,and chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey

directions

1. Puree pineapple, jalapenos and garlic in a blender until almost smooth.
2. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, and lime peel and process until blended.
3. Pour marinade into a large glass baking dish.
4. Add chicken to coat.
5. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
6. Remove chicken from marinade.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a small bowl.
9. Whisk in honey.
10. Brush mixture over chicken.
11. Broil until cooked through, basting frequently, about 30 minutes.