Recipe

Pineapple Habanero Chicken

Pineapple Habanero Chicken

Serves: 4-6

Chefs reach for Piña Reàl as an easy way to incorporate pure tropical flavor with one convenient culinary ingredient. The sweetness and acidity of Costa Rican pineapples meet rich cane sugar in this premium-quality infused syrup.

This is the main event, and Reàl can play a supporting role or be the star of several savory creations.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Piña Reàl
  • 1 fresh habanero pepper
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup Piña Reàl
  • 3-5 chicken wings per person
  • Chopped peanuts, for garnish
  • Chopped scallions, for garnish
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. Cut habanero in half and add both halves to a saucepot with vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil and cook to reduce by half.
  2. Let cool in refrigerator completely.
  3. Stir in lime juice and Piña Reàl.
  4. Grill the chicken wings. Serve topped with sauce and chopped peanuts, scallions and cilantro.
  5. Or grill or sauté a chicken breast and serve with sauce and garnishes over rice.

Try this recipe with other Reàl products:

  • Guava Reàl
  • Lychee Reàl
  • Mango Reàl

Featured Product

Pina Reàl

Piña Reàl, the first syrup infused with tropical pineapples, concentrates the flavor of Costa Rican pineapples for an irresistible tropical flavor. Infuse breakfasts, salsas and more with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.