Pineapple Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 9 chicken drumsticks
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup dark soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons Spanglish Asadero Pineapple Chipotle BBQ sauce
For the pasta salad:
- Pasta of your choice
- Water (for boiling)
- Salt (to taste)
- A drizzle of oil
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 carrot, finely grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (to taste)
For serving:
- Cooked white rice
- Extra Pineapple Chipotle BBQ sauce
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Directions
- Marinate the chicken:
In a large bowl, add the chicken drumsticks. Pour in the soy sauces, then add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and BBQ sauce. Mix everything well until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Cook the pasta:
While the chicken marinates, bring water to a boil. Add salt and a drizzle of oil, then cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and let it cool.
- Make the pasta salad:
In a bowl, combine the cooled pasta with mayonnaise, sour cream, grated carrot, salt, pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix well and refrigerate while you cook the chicken.
- Cook the chicken:
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-low heat and add a little oil. Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
- Serve:
Plate with a side of pasta salad and white rice. Add the chicken on top and drizzle with extra Pineapple Chipotle BBQ sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions.