Chinese Pineapple Chicken Recipe

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple puree

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple juice

Canned juice is more affordable and still flavorful.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often similarly priced and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is a common and cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and lime juice to create the glaze.

Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.

Season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush half of the glaze over it.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Baste the chicken with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes.

Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 1.5 hours total.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro before serving.

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