Blackstone Pineapple Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Blackstone Pineapple Chicken makes the perfect weeknight meal. The combination of the sweet and savory flavors creates a family friendly recipe.

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blackstone Pineapple Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

1 whole pineapple
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

1 cup pineapple juice you can use the juice from the pineapple you're cutting
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Cut the pineapple into half, lengthwise. Hollow out each half, leaving the shell intact to use as a serving bowl. Chop the pineapple flesh into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Reserve the juice for the sauce.
Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat. While it's heating, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Drizzle avocado oil onto the griddle, then cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the griddle and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Place a saucepan on the Blackstone grill to heat it through. In the saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer.
Mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Slowly stir this into the saucepan. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the grill and set aside.
On the Blackstone griddle, quickly toss the pineapple pieces to get them slightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken strips back to the griddle to reheat them, then mix in the caramelized pineapple pieces. Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple, tossing everything to ensure it's well-coated with the sauce.
Scoop the pineapple chicken mixture into the hollowed-out pineapple halves. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped spring onions before serving.

Notes

The cornstarch slurry is crucial for achieving the right sauce consistency. It should coat the chicken and pineapple nicely without being too thick or runny. Adjusting the cornstarch quantity can modify the sauce's thickness to preference.

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