Recipe of the Month: Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients

  • whiskey pineapple chicken1 cup bourbon or whiskey
  • 1 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 to 1/ 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 to 8 chicken breasts

Note: Adjust the ingredient amounts to taste preference. You can add flavored spices and salts for flavor variety.

Instructions

Whisk together whiskey, pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Pour over chicken and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 12 to 15 minutes. Brush with additional BBQ sauce before removing from grill, if desired. To cook in the oven or crackpot, sear the chicken 3 to 4 minutes and place in a thin glass pan or baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees. 4 to 6 hours if you use a crackpot.

Note: Cook times will vary depending on how many chicken breasts or meat pieces you choose.

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