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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    Published: June 30, 2016 / Updated: March 8, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Grilled Pineapple Chicken

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    Grilled Pineapple Chicken recipe
    Grilled Pineapple Chicken recipe

    Grilled Pineapple Chicken is a delicious balance of tangy and sweet, with a touch of exotic flavors. Perfect for your summertime grilling!

    closeup of Grilled Pineapple Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa in little cups

    Happy grilling season, friends! Between work, kids, and summer adventures, I like to keep dinners as simple and easy as possible – without sacrificing great flavor – and that's where the grill, and this grilled pineapple chicken recipe, come in handy.

    One of my go-to year-round marinades is a very simple teriyaki marinade that my family has used for generations, and that I use regularly for chicken, beef, and pork. For summer, I like a little extra exotic flavor in my go-to marinade, and it's as easy as adding some pineapple juice!

    grilled chicken and cans of dole pineapple

    Combined with a favorite teriyaki sauce, garlic, onions, and ginger, the pineapple juice helps make my favorite marinade even more delicious with a refreshing and bright hint of summer in each bite.

    Grilled Pineapple Chicken with pineapple mango salsa

    Like most marinades, the longer you allow the meat to soak up the juices while marinating in the refrigerator, the more tender and flavorful your dish will be.

    I used chicken breast tenderloins for this grilled pineapple chicken recipe, but you can definitely use this for full chicken breasts, pork chops, and it would be absolutely DELICIOUS to marinate some chicken or beef skewers with sliced peppers and pineapples.

    Grilled Pineapple Chicken on a platter

    Top each grilled pineapple chicken with some freshly chopped cilantro, and you have a winning grilling dish that your whole family will love! I like to serve this with a side of white rice and my pineapple salsa.

    My pineapple salsa is a fresh take on traditional salsa and is perfect to top off each piece of chicken to add even more of a tropical summer taste to this dish. I'll be sharing my pineapple salsa recipe tomorrow on the blog, so stay tuned!

    Grilled Pineapple Chicken recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    If you're never tried adding pineapple juice to your favorite grilling marinades, I highly suggest giving it a try. I grew up in a household where pineapple juice was added to a variety of main courses, side dishes, and even desserts.

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    grilled chicken with pineapple salsa.

    Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    5 from 15 votes
    Prep Time: 2 hours hrs
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Grilled Pineapple Chicken is a refreshing way to add a tropical twist to your summertime grilling!
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 343kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts or 8 chicken breast tenderloins
    • 1 6- ounce can pineapple juice
    • ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
    • ½ cup sliced onions
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • salt and pepper
    • Garnish: finely chopped cilantro
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or in a large plastic zip-lock bag.
    • Refrigerate overnight, or for at least two to four hours.
    • Remove from the refrigerator and place reserve marinade in a bowl.
    • If using chicken tenderloins, place meat on a large piece of foil on the grill or use a grill basket to prevent the meat from falling through. If using chicken breasts, you can place either on a piece of foil or directly onto the grill.
    • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes and baste with reserve marinade when the meat is halfway cooked; turn the meat over to grill for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked evenly.
    • Remove cooked chicken from heat, turn off grill, plate chicken, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
    • Serve immediately with side of rice and/or my pineapple salsa.

    Notes

    Chicken: you can either use 4 chicken breasts or 8 chicken breast tenderloins
    Storage: allow the chicken to cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2333mg | Potassium: 1062mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Renée ♥ The Good Hearted Woman says

        July 12, 2016 at 12:17 am

        5 stars
        Hey Marlynn! I wanted to let everyone know that this chicken is Awesome!! I made 20 pounds of Pineapple Chicken (yes, you read that correctly) last weekend for a family reunion/25th Anniversary party for my in-laws. I made up the marinade in the blender (which saved me the effort of mincing the ginger and garlic) and marinated it in Ziploc bags overnight. I followed the recipe as closely as I ever do, quadrupling the fresh ginger because, well...I may have a little ginger problem. Anyway, it was a Big Hit with everyone at the party, so if anyone is looking for something super-easy and virtually fool-proof to serve at a big summer gathering, this is definitely a great option.

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      2. Brie says

        July 05, 2016 at 7:27 pm

        Yum! This recipe looks so delicious! I love pineapple and can't wait to try it!

        xo Brie
        http://www.sophistifunkblog.com

        Reply
      3. Dia All The Things I Do says

        July 04, 2016 at 4:40 pm

        Love Dole! This looks so amazing. Perfect for summer!

        Reply
      4. DANI CC says

        July 01, 2016 at 3:50 pm

        5 stars
        We LOVE tropical sauces like this. So perfect for summer, we will try this chicken recipe soon!

        Reply
      5. Mariah says

        July 01, 2016 at 2:54 pm

        5 stars
        This looks so good!I love all the vibrant colors.

        Reply
      6. Ashley says

        July 01, 2016 at 1:14 pm

        Oh yum! This looks like the perfect Summer dish. We're grilling out this weekend - I may have to add this to the menu!

        Reply
      7. Erin says

        July 01, 2016 at 12:14 pm

        As I mentioned yesterday, I'm not eating meat anymore, but I feel like this would be great on some salmon or other fish! I might give it a go for this weekend's BBQ plans!

        Reply
      8. Create/Enjoy says

        June 30, 2016 at 10:04 pm

        Gorgeous, summery photos and sounds so delicious! I really need to get in the habit of marinating things I know it brings so much more flavor! Love the sound of this on skewers, too!

        Reply
      9. Shelly says

        June 30, 2016 at 8:33 pm

        This chicken looks so delicious. We love to make all kinds of food on the grill this time of year. I recently made pulled pork and I'm thinking of making pizza later this week.

        Reply
      10. Julie says

        June 30, 2016 at 5:37 pm

        Chicken and pineapple are two of my favorite flavors combos. This spread looks amazing!

        Reply
      11. Ashley says

        June 30, 2016 at 4:57 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my goodness. This looks AMAZING. I just pinned and can't wait to make it!

        xo Ashley

        Reply
      12. Kristen Kavan says

        June 30, 2016 at 3:38 pm

        5 stars
        this looks amazing! I LOVE grilled pineapple! I cannot wait to make this!

        Reply
      13. Cecelia Dardanes says

        June 30, 2016 at 3:34 pm

        5 stars
        I love the idea of using pineapple juice for grilling. This sound amazing. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
      14. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        June 30, 2016 at 12:22 pm

        5 stars
        This sounds like the perfect summer grilling recipe - Yum! I love teriyaki and pineapple together.

        Reply
      15. Ashleigh says

        June 30, 2016 at 11:26 am

        5 stars
        Oh this grilled pineapple chicken looks wonderful! What a perfect summer bbq recipe! Thank you for sharing!!

        Reply
      16. candy says

        June 30, 2016 at 11:23 am

        5 stars
        Combine grilled chicken with pineapple and you have a winner.

        Reply
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