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Sweet and Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken

Sweet and Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken for Summer Bliss

A delightful mix of flavors with Sweet and Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken, perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup Pineapple juice For marinating
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar For sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
For Topping
  • 1 cup Pineapple slices Fresh or canned
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • grill
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  3. In the last few minutes, add pineapple slices to the grill and cook until charred.
  4. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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