Grilled-Pineapple-Ginger-Glazed-Chicken
  • Prep Time:45 minutes

  • Cook Time:

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pineapple juice (12-ounce bottle)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup whole wheat couscous
dry
1 pound chicken breast
boneless
skinless (cut into 4 portions)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sweet yellow onion (cut into wedges)
2 large zucchini (cut into chunks)
1 red pepper (cut into 8 strips)
1 orange pepper (cut into 8 strips)
8 pineapple spears (2-1/2 x 1-1/4 inch
about 1 ounce each)
1 green onion
sliced

Steps

To make the glaze, combine pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and mustard in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil; boil for about 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Cook couscous according to package directions.
While couscous is cooking, toss chicken breast with oil, salt and pepper.
Grill chicken, for 2 minutes per side or until grill-marked. Continue to grill, basting and turning with Pineapple Ginger Glaze, for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked.
Grill onion, zucchini, red pepper, orange pepper and pineapple spears, basting with Pineapple Ginger Glaze, for 3 to 5 minutes or until grill-marked and tender.
Serve chicken with vegetables and pineapple over couscous.
Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 460
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 396 mg
Carbohydrates 66 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 31 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 34 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 98 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 833 mg

Produce for Better Health Foundation

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Grilled Pineapple Ginger Glazed Chicken with Zucchini and Peppers. Recipe source: Produce for Better Health Foundation. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.