Description
A delicious and tropical grilled chicken recipe featuring mango and pineapple for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, salt, and lime juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Reserve the other half of the marinade for basting and serving.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade used for marinating. Place the chicken on the preheated grill.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
- While grilling, baste the chicken with the reserved marinade for added flavor.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with the remaining mango and pineapple mixture and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg