Description
Honey Pineapple Grilled Chicken is a tropical-inspired dish featuring chicken marinated in pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, and garlic, then grilled to juicy perfection. The sweet and tangy glaze caramelizes beautifully, making it perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1 tbsp lime juice
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
- Optional: pineapple slices or rings for grilling
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over, cover, and refrigerate for 1–8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- If using pineapple slices, grill for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with grilled pineapple, green onions, or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless thighs stay juicier, but breasts also work well.
- Add lime juice or rice vinegar for extra tang.
- Make it spicy with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Serve with coconut rice, mango salsa, or grilled vegetables for a tropical meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with pineapple
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
