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Grilled Pineapple Ginger Glazed Chicken with Zucchini and Peppers

Name: Grilled Pineapple Ginger Glazed Chicken with Zucchini and Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup whole wheat couscous, dry; 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 sweet yellow onion, cut into wedges; 2 large zucchini, cut into chunks; 1 red pepper, cut into 8 strips; 1 orange pepper, cut into 8 strips; 8 pineapple spears; 1 green onion, sliced

Fresh pineapple chunks and an easy glaze made with pineapple juice add tropical and zingy flavors to grilled chicken.

45 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving

441

Calories

31g

Protein

64g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

28g

Sugar

390mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 75 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups · 12-ounce bottle
apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup
brown sugar
3 tablespoons
soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 1/2 tablespoons
minced ginger
1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon
whole wheat couscous, dry
1 cup
chicken breast, boneless, skinless
1 pound · cut into 4 portions
olive oil
1 tablespoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon
pepper
1/4 teaspoon
sweet yellow onion, cut into wedges
1
zucchini, cut into chunks
2 large
red pepper, cut into 8 strips
1
orange pepper, cut into 8 strips
1
pineapple spears
8 · 2-1/2 x 1-1/4 inch, about 1 ounce each
green onion, sliced
1

Instructions

1
To make the glaze, combine pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and mustard in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
2
Bring to a boil; boil for about 15 minutes.
3
Preheat grill to medium heat. Cook couscous according to package directions.
4
While couscous is cooking, toss chicken breast with oil, salt and pepper.
5
Grill chicken, for 2 minutes per side or until grill-marked. Continue to grill, basting and turning with Pineapple Ginger Glaze, for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked.
6
Grill onion, zucchini, red pepper, orange pepper and pineapple spears, basting with Pineapple Ginger Glaze, for 3 to 5 minutes or until grill-marked and tender.
7
Serve chicken with vegetables and pineapple over couscous.
8
Garnish with green onions.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Produce for Better Health Foundation

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