Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken
Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken brings a bright balance of sweet pineapple and salty soy with a hint of curry warmth. Grilled chicken turns juicy and lightly charred, then gets finished with a glossy reduction of the marinade and served alongside onion-celery rice. It’s an inviting weeknight dinner or a casual cookout main that tastes tropical and satisfying.
- Prep1 hr 20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a glass or plastic lidded dish, mix the pineapple with its juice, soy sauce, onion powder, sugar, lemon juice, barbeque sauce, and curry powder. Taste and adjust the seasonings if you like. Add the chicken to the mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts on the grate and grill until the meat is no longer pink inside, brushing occasionally with the pineapple sauce. The chicken should cook for about 7 to 10 minutes per side.
- 3
Pour the four cups water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. In a separate pan, bring the marinade to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for about 5 or 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4
Serve the chicken on a bed of rice with the sauce poured over it or served on the side.
- Calories 832.68 kcal High 42%
- Protein 67.18 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 135.3 g 49%
- Total Fat 3.29 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.4 mg High 47%
- Sodium 3507.74 mg High 153%
- Dietary Fiber 6.73 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 26.93 g --
- Added Sugars 12.14 g High 24%
- Calcium 69.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.09 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 207.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 13.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.79 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pineapple Soy Hawaiian Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Celery, Chicken Breast, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 832.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Celery, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 1 hr 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 832.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken healthy?
- Pineapple-Soy Hawaiian Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 832.68 calories and 67.18 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3507.74 mg (153% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.14 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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