Pineapple Rum Brushed Basket Chicken Recipes

RUM AND CHILE ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine lemon juice and salt, and blend for 5 seconds to dissolve salt. Add scallions, garlic, oil, rum, thyme, brown sugar, chili pepper and spices, and blend until mixture forms a paste.
• Rub chili paste all over chicken pieces. If you have time, let marinate for up to 45 minutes at room temperature, or up to 24 hours in refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put chicken in a large baking pan and scatter pineapple around it in one layer. Roast until chicken is cooked through (juices will run clear when pricked with a fork), about 25 minutes.
• Broil chicken and pineapple until chicken skin is crisp and dark brown all over and pineapple is singed in places.
• Serve chicken and pineapple coated with pan drippings, with lemon wedges.

PINEAPPLE RUM CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees and spraying a 12 cup bundt pan with nonstick spray or grease pan (make sure you really prepare your pan well to insure no sticking for this cake).
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter for 2 minutes on high speed.
• Slowly add the granulated sugar. Mix together for an additional 5 minutes, until very pale yellow and fluffy.
• Add the eggs 1 at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Turn your mixer down to its lowest speed and slowly add the flour in 2 batches. Add the salt. Be careful not to overbeat. Add the sour cream, crushed pineapple and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• To assemble cake, pour melted butter in the bottom of the sprayed pan then sprinkle the butter with brown sugar.
• Line the bottom of the pan with the pineapple rings and add 1 cherry to the center of each pineapple ring.
• Evenly pour cake batter over pineapples and bake for 70-80 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out mostly clean but still moist.
• Allow cake to rest for 10 minutes then quickly invert cake onto serving plate.
• In a small pot set over medium heat, combine all the ingredients and cook over medium-high heat.
• Reduce mixture by about a third and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Finally poke sides and top of cake and pour syrup over cake and allow to seep in then cool.

ISLAND BIRD: PINEAPPLE-RUM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook the rice by following the package directions; while the rice cooks, make the chicken and sauce.
• Cut the pineapple into bite-size pieces.
• Heat a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
• Add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; add in the onions, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
• Add in the pineapple chunks and the juice from the container (no more than ½ cup); stir to combine.
• Remove the pan from the heat; add in the spiced rum.
• Return the pan to the heat, keeping a little distance in case the pot flames up.
• You can flame it on purpose, if you want to look cool.
• Either way, let the alcohol cook away, 1 minute.
• Add in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer, then cook until it reduces hy half and has thickened slightly.
• While the sauce is simmering, preheat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet.
• Cook chicken for 6 minutes on each side (for a smoky taste, grill the chicken on a grill pan or on an outdoor grill).
• Slice breasts and return to the large skillet.
• Pour in the pineapple and sauce and combine with a good shake of the pan.
• Add in the parsley and cilantro; turn off the heat.
• Let stand for a minute or two.
• Serve up the jasmine rice and top with a liberal amount of the Island Bird.

AL'S RUM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Make sure rib area of breasts is facing up. Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove cover and flip chicken pieces. Place pineapple (reserve some for garnish) around chicken. Pour rum over all. Cover and bake for another 15 minutes. Garnish with additional pineapple and serve.

PINEAPPLE RUM CHICKEN

Steps:

• In saucepan; melt butter. Add onions and cook. Deglaze with rum and lime juice. Simmer until sauce is reduce by a third. Add pineapple chunks and season with salt and pepper. Place mixture in an casserole dish, along with chicken. Cook, covered, in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked. Remove lid to brown chicken the last 15 or 20 minutes before the end of cooking.

ROASTED PINEAPPLE RUM CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Instructions Preheat oven to 325º. Place chicken parts in a 9x13 baker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a medium sized pot over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and onion. Cook for four minutes. Add the rum, peppers, pineapple, orange juice and soy sauce. Lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer for five minutes. Scoop out two Tbsp of the liquid and place in a small bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch until completely incorporated. Pour this mixture back into the pot and cook for another three minutes. Pour contents in pot over chicken breasts. Place in a 325º oven for 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 160º. Serve over rice or with plantains. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

PINEAPPLE-RUM BRUSHED BASKET CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the pineapple-rum glaze: Roughly chop the pineapple. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pass the pineapple puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large skillet (use a rubber spatula to help push the puree through). Discard the pulp. If using the pineapple juice, just pour into a large skillet.
• Add the rum, vinegar, red pepper flakes and a pinch of seasoning salt to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, whisking, until the mixture is bubbly and reduced to about two-thirds its original volume, about 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the glaze in a small bowl.
• For the chicken: Use kitchen shears to cut out the backbone from the chicken. Flip the chicken, breast-side up, and push down firmly on the breastbone to flatten it. Cut the wings off at the third joint (at the wing tip). Line a plate with paper towels and put the chicken on it skin-side down to dry the skin. Season the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon seasoning salt.
• Prepare a grill for medium direct-heat cooking.
• Put the chicken in a grill basket with a handle and lock the basket. Put the chicken on the grill breast-side up. Make sure the handle of the basket isn't resting on the grill grates, then close the grill. Grill the chicken, undisturbed, until the skin starts to brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust the grill heat to medium low and brush the skin side with some of the glaze. Wrap a towel around the basket handle or use an oven mitt and flip the chicken over. Baste the back side of the chicken and close the grill. Continue to grill the chicken, basting, flipping and closing the grill every 4 to 5 minutes, until the deepest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 20 minutes more.
• During the last 5 minutes of grilling, toss the scallions with the vegetable oil and a large pinch of seasoning salt and grill, turning as needed, until charred and tender, about 5 minutes. Chop the scallions, transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of seasoning salt. Mix well.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with the grilled scallion relish and the reserved glaze.

HOMEMADE PINEAPPLE RUM

Steps:

• Place the pineapple chunks in a large, air-tight container. Pour the rum over the pineapple, covering it completely. Seal the container.
• Allow the pineapple to soak in the rum for 1-2 weeks. Lightly shake the container and turn it over every day or two.
• After the infusion is complete, drain the liquor from the fruit. Store the infused liquor in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three months.

GRILLED FRESH OPIHI LIMPET

Steps:

• This is a Hawaiian delicacy! It's a good recipe for fresh oysters. Mix chiles, vinegar, water, garlic and sea salt together. Marinate oysters for about 15 minutes before grilling.
• While grilling add butter, soy sauce and cayenne pepper or Hawaiian chili pepper.

RUM-PINEAPPLE POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup Bundt pan with shortening, dust with flour, and shake out excess. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Cream together butter and oil in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in 1 cup of sugar and continue to beat until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating for about 10 seconds per egg. Stir in cake mix and blend until smooth. Add the sour cream, evaporated milk, flour, and vanilla; beat together for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
• Bake in preheated oven until cake has a golden brown crust and springs back when pressed with a finger, about 60 to 70 minutes. Let cake sit in the pan for 20 minutes while proceeding to the next step.
• Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of sugar; bring to a gentle simmer and stir in the rum. Cook until the sugars have dissolved, then remove from heat. Unmold cake onto a serving dish. Gently poke holes into the cake with a fork or cake tester. Pour glaze evenly over cake. Top with toasted coconut.

PINEAPPLE RUM CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. and prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by generously spraying it with a floured baking spray. You can also generously butter it and sprinkle with flour.
• Drain pineapple tidbits in a colander placed over a medium bowl to reserve the juice.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and instant vanilla pudding mix.
• Place the pineapple into a small bowl and toss with two tablespoons of the cake/pudding mixture. Coat completely.
• Into the cake mix, add the eggs, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, canola oil, and 1/2 cup of rum. Mix completely.
• With a rubber spatula, fold in the coated pineapple tidbits.
• Gently pour batter into pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean.
• Into a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of dark rum. Mix well.
• Remove cake from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
• While still in the pan, poke holes with a skewer all the way around the bottom of the cake. Using 1/3 of the glaze, gently brush the bottom of the cake, allowing the glaze to soak into it.
• Let cake sit for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.
• Gently brush the remainder of the glaze all over the cake, pausing at times to give the cake time to absorb it. Using two hard spatulas, slowly and gently transfer the cake to a serving plate. Cool completely.
• If serving the next day, cover top with toothpicks and gently cover with a tent of aluminum foil when completely cooled.
• Cake can be frozen for up to a month. Cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil.