Description
Elevate your summer gatherings and weeknight dinners with this Easy Homemade Grilled Pineapple Chicken. This vibrant dish features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a luscious pineapple marinade, resulting in a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Grilling imparts a delightful char that enhances the natural sweetness of the pineapple, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether served over fluffy rice, on a bed of greens, or as part of a colorful bowl, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also healthy and satisfying. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this tropical twist on classic grilled chicken!
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 1/4 cup maple syrup)
- Spices: garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes; drain.
- In a blender, combine soaked dates, coconut aminos, pineapple juice, tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika; blend until smooth.
- Place chicken in a shallow bowl and pour marinade over it; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat (about 500°F).
- Grill marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; grill pineapple rings for about 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Serve grilled chicken with pineapple over rice or mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg