Description
A flavorful Hawaiian-style BBQ chicken infused with a sweet and savory homemade Madagascar vanilla barbecue sauce and grilled pineapple.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea or Himalayan pink salt
- 3/4 teaspoon Simply Organic® Black Pepper
- 1 small pineapple, peeled and cut into ½-inch rings
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Simply Organic® Sesame Seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organic® Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organic® Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organic® Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organic® Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organic® Onion Powder
- 1 pinch Simply Organic® Cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Combine all the ingredients for the barbecue sauce in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill over direct heat and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Move the chicken to indirect heat on the grill, brushing one side with barbecue sauce. Close the grill and cook for another 8 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, brush the other side with barbecue sauce, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Grill pineapple rings over direct heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until lightly charred.
- Serve grilled chicken and pineapple garnished with green onions or sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after grilling to ensure juiciness. Use a meat thermometer for checking doneness.
