Description
Grilled Pineapple Chicken is your go-to summer dish that combines juicy chicken and sweet, caramelized pineapple for a mouthwatering flavor experience. Perfect for barbecues, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and elevate your outdoor gatherings with its vibrant colors and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium ripe pineapple, sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, lime juice, and black pepper. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the pineapple: Slice the fresh pineapple into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat the grill: Heat to medium-high (375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill: Place marinated chicken and pineapple on the grill. Cook each side for 6-7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and has grill marks.
- Add final touches: Brush remaining marinade over the chicken in the last minute of cooking to enhance flavor.
- Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pineapple (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg