This pineapple grilled chicken recipe tastes like a trip to Hawaii minus the airfare. Okay kidding, sort of. I called this recipe “Aloha chicken” because the chicken has notes of soy sauce but with hint of brown sugar to mellow the saltiness along with lemon juice and ginger. The chicken is so tender, juicy, and full of awesome tropical flavor. This is perfect summer outdoor barbecue and hanging out with friends food. And it’s also perfect for casual summer dinners when anything more than 10 minutes sounds like too long or too much work. I can relate. It’s naturally healthy and gluten-free (use GF soy sauce if this is important to you). Plus anything that has pineapple as a key element of the main course is bound to be popular with the kiddos or picky eaters. The grilled pineapple chicken is where it’s at for me. This is not the first time I’ve grilled pineapple. This Grilled Pineapple Lemonade Sangria comes to mind and would be perfect with this meal!
Ingredients in Pineapple Grilled Chicken
You may just have everything in your fridge and pantry to make the Hawaiian chicken marinade because it’s so simple:
Ketchup Soy Sauce Brown sugar Olive oil Lemon juice Ground ginger Salt and pepper
In addition to the Hawaiian marinade ingredients, you’ll also need:
Chicken breasts Fresh pineapple Green onions, for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Grill Pineapple Chicken
This is such an easy pineapple grilled chicken recipe! Here are the basic steps:
Storage and Reheating Instructions
In the fridge: Let the chicken cool before storing in an airtight container. It will last up to 5 days in the fridge. This recipe would be even faster with chicken breast tenders or sometimes called breast cutlets or medallions, but as it is with the thin-sliced breasts I only needed to grill them 5 minutes per side and they were done. Many times with large chicken breasts on the grill, I struggle to keep the outside from becoming overly dark before the interior is fully cooked through but with either thin-sliced or breast tenders, you don’t have to worry about that. You can see that the inside is perfectly cooked, without being overcooked. In the freezer: Grilled chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat as instructed. I do NOT recommend freezing the grilled pineapple. To reheat: Leftover grilled chicken can be reheated in 30-second bursts in the microwave. For all my grillers and grilling fans out there, I have a new grilling ebook! I am grateful for your support! The Best 35 Grilling Recipes 📖🔥 – Unlock the full potential of your grill with my ebook! From juicy steaks to flavorful veggies, this cookbook is your guide to mastering outdoor cooking. With expert tips and mouthwatering recipes, elevate your grilling game and create unforgettable meals every time.
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