Grilled Pineapple Chicken is a tasty balance of tangy and sweet, with a touch of exotic flavors. Perfect for your summertime grilling!
Happy grilling season, friends! Between work, kids, and summer adventures, We like to keep dinners as simple and simple as possible – without sacrificing great flavor – and that's where the grill, and this grilled pineapple chicken recipe, come in handy.
One of the go-to year-round marinades is a quite simple teriyaki marinade that the family has used for generations, and that We use regularly for chicken, beef, and pork. For summer, We like a little extra exotic flavor in the go-to marinade, and it's as simple as adding some pineapple juice!
Combined with a favorite teriyaki sauce, garlic, onions, and ginger, the pineapple juice helps make the favorite marinade even more tasty with a refreshing and bright hint of summer in each bite.
Like most marinades, the longer you allow the meat to soak up the juices while marinating in the refrigerator, the more tender and flavorful your dish will be.
We used chicken breast tenderloins for this grilled pineapple chicken recipe, but you can definitely use this for full chicken breasts, pork chops, and it would be absolutely DELICIOUS to marinate some chicken or beef skewers with sliced peppers and pineapples.
Top each grilled pineapple chicken with some freshly chopped cilantro, and you have a winning grilling dish that your whole family will love! We like to serve this with a side of white rice and the pineapple salsa.
The pineapple salsa is a fresh take on traditional salsa and is perfect to top off each piece of chicken to add even more of a tropical summer taste to this dish. We'll be sharing the pineapple salsa recipe tomorrow on the blog, so stay tuned!
If you're never tried adding pineapple juice to your favorite grilling marinades, We highly suggest giving it a try. We grew up in a household where pineapple juice was added to a variety of main courses, side dishes, and even desserts.
More Grilling Recipes
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- Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Grilled Bourbon Chicken with Peaches
- Grilled Pineapple Chicken
Ginger Grilled Chicken With Cider
Grilled Pineapple Chicken
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 4 servings Grilled Pineapple Chicken is a refreshing way to add a tropical twist to your summertime grilling!Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or 8 chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 6- ounce can pineapple juice
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ cup sliced onions
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper
- Garnish: finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or in a large plastic zip-lock bag.
- Refrigerate overnight, or for at least two to four hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator and place reserve marinade in a bowl.
- If using chicken tenderloins, place meat on a large piece of foil on the grill or use a grill basket to prevent the meat from falling through. If using chicken breasts, you can place either on a piece of foil or directly onto the grill.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes and baste with reserve marinade when the meat is halfway cooked; turn the meat over to grill for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked evenly.
- Remove cooked chicken from heat, turn off grill, plate chicken, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with side of rice and/or the pineapple salsa.
Notes
Chicken: you can either use 4 chicken breasts or 8 chicken breast tenderloins Storage: allow the chicken to cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Nutrition
Calories: 343 kcal, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 52 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 2333 mg, Potassium: 1062 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 13 g, Vitamin A: 71 IU, Vitamin C: 9 mg, Calcium: 37 mg, Iron: 2 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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