Description

Blackstone Bourbon Chicken with Grilled Pineapple is a dish that perfectly combines the sticky, sweet, and smoky profiles of Southern comfort food with high-heat outdoor cooking. Featuring marinated chicken thighs and charred pineapple, this recipe delivers explosive flavors and a juicy texture that turns any backyard into a bistro.

Ingredients

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2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (cubed)
1 Fresh Pineapple (sliced into rings or wedges)
1/2 cup Quality Bourbo
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
4 cloves Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
1 tsp Sesame Oil
Green Onions (sliced)
Sesame Seeds
Red Pepper Flakes

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Reserve about one-third of this mixture to use as a finishing glaze later. Place the cubed chicken thighs in the remaining marinade for at least 30 minutes
Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat. Ensure the surface is screaming hot
Lightly oil the griddle surface with avocado oil and place the pineapple slices onto the hot steel. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until caramelized, then move them to the cooler side of the griddle
Spread the marinated chicken across the hottest part of the griddle in a single layer. Let it sit undisturbed for 3 minutes
Flip the chicken and continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over the reserved glaze when the chicken nears an internal temperature of 165°F
Toss the grilled pineapple back in with the chicken for the last 60 seconds. Remove from heat and garnish lsee on the top

Notes

Ensure chicken is at room temperature before grilling for better sear.

Use a heavy-duty spatula to scrape up bits from the griddle for extra flavor.

For non-alcoholic version, substitute with apple juice and vanilla extract.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410 kcal
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 1000 mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 135mg