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Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple
5 from 36 votes

Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple

Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple pairs marinated boneless chicken breasts with grilled pineapple wedges coated in brown sugar. The marinade combines soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and optional Sriracha for a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The chicken and pineapple are grilled over medium-high heat, basted with reserved marinade, and garnished with fresh cilantro, creating a dish with contrasting smoky and juicy elements.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
For the pineapple
  • 1 pineapple peeled, cored and cut into 8 to 10 wedges, large
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and Sriracha. Reserve 1/4 cup and set aside.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine soy sauce mixture and chicken; marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. In another gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine pineapple and brown sugar.
  4. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add chicken and pineapple to grill and cook, flipping once and basting chicken with reserved 1/4 cup marinade until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.