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Aloha Grilled Pineapple Chicken
4.5 from 156 votes

Aloha Grilled Pineapple Chicken

Aloha Grilled Pineapple Chicken uses thin-sliced boneless chicken breasts marinated in a blend of ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and spices. Grilled alongside fresh pineapple spears dipped briefly in the marinade, the chicken achieves a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The marinade both flavors and tenderizes the chicken while infusing that tropical essence from the pineapple during grilling. Garnished with green onion, it's a satisfying, flavorful grilled dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast I had 4 breasts, thin-sliced, boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pineapple cleaned, cored, and sliced into about 8 one-inch wide long spears, fresh
  • green onion optional for garnishing, thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. To a large zip-top plastic bag, add all ingredients except the pineapple and green onions, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken. Place bag in fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to marinate.
  2. Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken, place chicken on grill, and dunk the pineapple spears into the bag with the marinade, and place them on the grill. Discard the bag with the marinade.
  4. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes on the first side with lid closed, flip, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on the second side with lid closed, or until chicken is cooked through and as done as desired. The pineapple can be rotated every 2 to 3 minutes, making that all sides touch the grill grates at some point during the cooking process (ensures that you kill the bacteria associated with the raw chicken marinade).
  5. Optionally garnish the chicken with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight to enhance flavor and tenderness.
  • When grilling the pineapple, turning every 2 to 3 minutes helps achieve even caramelization and kills any bacteria from the marinade.
  • Store leftover cooked chicken and pineapple in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • If green onions are desired as garnish, slice thinly just before serving for best freshness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1507mg (63%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 1507mg 63%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.