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A sliced chicken breast with a pineapple marinade.
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5 from 8 votes

Easy Sweet & Spicy Chicken

A Sweet & Spicy Chicken Recipe made in under 45 minutes. A recipe that will become quickly become a weeknight meal staple!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Canadian
Keyword: Chicken, Dinner Recipes, Freezer Meal, Grilled Pineapple Slices, Quick Meals
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large baking dish
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts or 8 chicken thights boneless skinless
  • ⅓ cup pineapple jam
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Add the pineapple jam, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and chili flakes to a small bowl and mix until the jam is dissolved and the marinade is smooth.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the pineapple mixture over top. Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F. Baste the chicken with the marinade occasionally while cooking to ensure the chicken is well glazed.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Serve.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • Substitute 4 chicken breasts with 8 chicken thighs (boneless skinless)
  • If gluten-free substitute the soy sauce for tamari
  • Apricot or peach jam can be substitute for pineapple jam
Make Ahead:
  • Prepare the marinade and pour over chicken in a baking dish or resealable bag or container.  Marinade in the fridge overnight and bake as per instructions.
  • To freeze as a freezer meal place the chicken and marinade in a resealable freezer bag and seal tightly removing as much air as possible and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.  Thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as per instructions.
Storage:
Store leftovers tightly sealed in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 318g | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.4g | Protein: 62.4g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 1006mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 13.3g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.6mg