Description
Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and tangy pineapple-based mixture, served with caramelized grilled pineapple rings. This tropical-inspired dish is perfect for summer cookouts or flavorful weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
1 fresh pineapple, cored and sliced into ½-inch rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For The Pineapple Marinade:
½ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, lime juice, lime zest, red pepper flakes, and cilantro in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 6–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and golden.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with grilled pineapple on top or alongside.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Canned pineapple can be used, just drain before grilling.
- Add chili powder or orange juice to tweak marinade flavor.
- Serve with coconut rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pineapple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
