Description
Tender grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, served with caramelized pineapple rings. This Grilled Aloha Chicken and Pineapple recipe is bursting with tropical flavors that are perfect for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings or chunks
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, oil the grates, remove chicken from marinade, and grill for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
- Grill the Pineapple: Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Serve: Top grilled chicken with pineapple, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, reserve a small portion of the marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a glaze.
- Serve with rice or coconut rice for a complete tropical meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with pineapple
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
