Description
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with sweet, caramelized pineapple, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Fresh pineapple: 1 medium, sliced into rings
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Green onions: 2, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for grilling)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lime juice in a bowl. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the pineapple by slicing it into rings or chunks.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Grill the pineapple rings for 3-4 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Serve the grilled chicken and pineapple on a platter, garnished with green onions and any remaining marinade.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken for up to 4 hours or overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Consider adding other fruits like mango or peach for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, pineapple, tropical recipe, summer barbecue