Get ready to elevate your summer BBQ game with our Grilled Pineapple Chicken! It’s a sweet, savory delight cooked to perfection on the grill, making it the ultimate summer feast. Get ready to savor every bite!
Are you tired of the same old chicken breast routine? Us too! Our Grilled Pineapple Chicken Breast recipe is here to shake things up and bring the fun back to your chicken dinners. The healthy pineapple chicken marinade bursts with tropical flavors, creating a party for your taste buds. Plus, it’s a breeze to prep and grills up in no time!
Pair this mouthwatering pineapple chicken with fluffy white or coconut rice, a side of macaroni salad, or some roasted bell peppers for a complete meal that will have the whole family begging for more. Get that grill fired up and let the flavor fiesta begin!
Grilled Pineapple Chicken
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
Marinade
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup finely chopped pineapple*
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
Pineapple
- 1 large pineapple cored and sliced into rounds or sticks
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large gallon-size bag or a baking dish.
- Mix up the marinade by combining soy sauce, ketchup, finely chopped pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, vinegar, and sriracha in a bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and reserve the rest for later. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- When it’s grill time, take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Preheat your grill to 450ºF and clean the grill grate or lay down a piece of aluminum foil.
- Season the pineapple slices with chili powder and salt.
- Grill the marinated chicken over direct heat for about 8 minutes per side.
- Grill the pineapple for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear. Remove from the grill.
- While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF, remove it from the grill.
- Serve the grilled pineapple over the chicken and drizzle with the remaining marinade. Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
- You can finely chop the pineapple in a food processor or with a sharp knife.
- Grilling times may vary depending on your grill type.
- If you prefer, you can also cook the chicken and pineapple in a skillet on the stove or bake them in the oven.