Spicy Pineapple Glazed Chicken with Fresh Pineapple Salsa
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy pineapple glaze, topped with a fresh and zesty pineapple salsa for the perfect balance of heat and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 tablespoons chili sauce or hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped (for salsa)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for salsa)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, chili sauce, garlic, and lime juice to make the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken and let it simmer until thickened and well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
- Serve the glazed chicken topped with fresh pineapple salsa.
Notes
- Grill the chicken instead of pan-cooking for a smoky flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili sauce.
- Add bell peppers to the salsa for extra crunch.
- Use fresh pineapple for best flavor, but canned can be substituted.
- Store chicken and salsa separately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
