Sweet Chicken With Pineapple and Honey Dressing

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Sweet and juicy chicken wings with a tangy pineapple and honey dressing
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 kg chicken wings
250 g pineapple
100 g honey
1 cup Sprite
1 onion
1 lemon
8 garlic cloves
1 cup soy sauce
4 tablespoons oil
scallion , tops

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
620
Sugar
45g
Fat
35g
This Sweet Chicken With Pineapple and Honey Dressing is the ultimate combination of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, which will make it an instant hit with your guests and family. The recipe is very easy to follow and you can whip it up in minutes with ingredients that are easy to get. The coating on the wings gives a much-welcomed crunch, and the chicken meat is mouth-wateringly juicy. This chicken dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for a gathering with friends and family. You can easily multiply this recipe to feed a bigger crowd. The combination of honey, pineapple, and soy sauce is a classic that simply works, every time!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
3.In a mixing bowl, stir together the soy sauce, honey, Sprite, juice from one lemon, the chopped onions and garlic and 4 tablespoons of oil.
4.Pour half of the mixture into a baking dish and then arrange the chicken wings on top. Flip the wings to ensure they are well coated.
5.Bake the chicken for 25 minutes and then, using a pair of tongs, flip them over and bake for another 20 minutes or until they are fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
6.While the chicken is baking, peel the pineapple and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the scallion tops.
7.Heat a skillet on medium heat and pour in the remaining sauce. Add the pineapple and stir well, cooking until it starts to become caramelized.
8.Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the baking dish and place it in a serving dish.
9.Pour the caramelized pineapple mixture on top of the wings and sprinkle with fresh scallions.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for a gathering or a quick weeknight dinner.
It blends sweet and savory flavors for a scrumptious result that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

The pineapple honey dressing balances the saltiness of soy sauce making it a thoughtful combination of ingredients, which also happens to be quite easy to put together.

Chicken wings are an ideal choice for this recipe because they are easy to eat which makes it a finger-licking treat!

CONS

While these wings are a delicious addition to your meal plans, they are high in sodium.
If you are on a low-sodium diet, you may want to limit your intake of soy sauce and Sprite.

The pineapple honey dressing is scrumptious but calorie-dense as it contains both syrupy sprite and thick honey.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken wings are rich in protein, which is important for muscle growth and general body health. Furthermore, soy sauce can protect your body against cell damage thanks to its antioxidant benefits.
Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down protein and provide anti-inflammatory effects, which helps to boost immunity and prevent inflammation.
Honey also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties which helps to heal wounds and fight infections naturally.

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