Description
Grilled Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms your summer cookouts into unforgettable culinary experiences. With juicy chicken marinated in a tangy soy-honey mix and sweet, caramelized pineapple, this dish brings the flavors of paradise right to your backyard. Perfect for barbecues or family dinners, every bite will transport you to sun-soaked beaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger powder, and pineapple juice to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour marinade over them; seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill pineapple slices for 3-4 minutes per side until charred.
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Arrange grilled pineapple on top of the chicken and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pineapple (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg