Description
Honey Pineapple Grilled Chicken is a tropical delight that combines juicy marinated chicken with the sweet tang of fresh pineapple. Grilled to perfection, this dish features caramelized edges and succulent meat that will impress at any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, each bite offers a blissful escape to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and pineapple chunks to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour; overnight is recommended for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade). Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until charred and juices run clear (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Grill reserved pineapple chunks until caramelized.
- Serve sliced chicken with grilled pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg