Grilled Pineapple Chicken
A delightful combination of juicy chicken and sweet caramelized pineapple, perfect for summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Create the Flavorful Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Coat the Chicken: Add chicken breasts and pineapple chunks to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
- Let It Marinate: Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Caramelize the Pineapple: Add the pineapple chunks to the grill until they are caramelized.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the grilled chicken topped with grilled pineapple and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For an even deeper flavor, marinate overnight. Ensure the grill is preheated for excellent char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg