Description
Experience the tropical delight of Easy Homemade Grilled Pineapple Chicken, a perfect dish for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. This simple yet flavorful recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, delivering a taste of paradise right from your backyard grill. In just over 50 minutes, you can prepare this crowd-pleaser that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Serve it over rice, on a bed of greens, or as part of a salad for versatile dining options that suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple (or canned pineapple rings)
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (or water)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4–6 pitted dates (or maple syrup)
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Optional: White/cauliflower rice
- Mixed greens
- Green onions
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend all marinade ingredients until smooth.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare pineapple by cutting into rounds and removing the core.
- Preheat the grill to high heat (500°F). Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side and pineapple for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve over rice or mixed greens, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with pineapple (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg