Description
Elevate your summer dining with Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken, a vibrant dish that combines tender grilled chicken with the tropical sweetness of mango and pineapple. Marinated in a delightful blend of soy sauce, honey, and lime juice, this recipe is not only simple to make but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for backyard barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lime juice. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, chop the mango and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, add mango and pineapple chunks on the grill until caramelized.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with fruit topping (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg