Description
Honey Pineapple Grilled Chicken is a sweet and savory BBQ recipe that blends juicy chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and honey. This dish is perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, or weeknight meals. The simple marinade makes the chicken tender and flavorful, while the grilled pineapple adds a refreshing burst of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh pineapple slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For the best results, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown with grill marks.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, add fresh pineapple slices to the grill and cook until they are warm and slightly charred.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with the grilled pineapple slices.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, replace the soy sauce with a gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the grill to allow even cooking.
- If fresh pineapple is unavailable, canned pineapple can be used as an alternative.
- If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg