Description

This pineapple marinated chicken combines tropical sweetness with savory grilled flavor for a juicy, charred result. It’s perfect for backyard barbecues and pairs beautifully with pineapple salsa or coconut rice.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 to 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup fresh pineapple juice

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp grated ginger

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

6–8 fresh pineapple rings

Instructions

1. Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, olive oil, and lime juice until sugar dissolves.

2. Place chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.

4. Sear chicken for 3-6 minutes per side, then continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5. Grill pineapple rings 1 minute per side until caramelized.

6. Serve chicken with grilled pineapple rings and optional pineapple salsa.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 350
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 800
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: pineapple chicken, marinated chicken, grilled chicken, pineapple salsa, tropical chicken, teriyaki chicken, blackstone