Honey Pineapple Grilled Chicken
This Honey Pineapple Grilled Chicken is sweet, tangy, and full of tropical flavor. Perfect for summer grilling, meal prep, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2–4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375–400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill 5–7 minutes per side, until internal temp is 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish and serve as desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Boil leftover marinade for basting.
- Great with grilled veggies, rice, or tropical salsas.
- Gluten-free with tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Freezer-friendly and excellent for meal prep.