Description

This grilled pineapple chicken recipe combines tender, marinated chicken with caramelized pineapple for a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Ideal for backyard barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup pineapple juice

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

3 cloves garlic minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 tbsp lime juice

salt to taste

pepper to taste

4 pineapple rings

1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. whisk pineapple juice soy sauce brown sugar garlic olive oil ground ginger and lime juice in a bowl

2. season marinade with salt and pepper

3. reserve 1/4 cup marinade for glaze and pour the rest over chicken in a resealable bag

4. marinate chicken in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours

5. preheat grill to medium high and oil the grates

6. remove chicken from marinade discard used marinade and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side

7. grill pineapple rings 2 to 3 minutes per side until caramelized

8. brush reserved glaze on chicken and pineapple during last minute of grilling

9. use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F

10. rest chicken under foil for 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1 pineapple ring
Calories: 350
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: grilled pineapple chicken, pineapple chicken marinade, pineapple bbq chicken, blackstone grill, summer barbecue, barbecue chicken, tropical chicken