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Grilled pineapple chicken served with colorful vegetables on a plate

Grilled Pineapple Chicken

A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe with a tropical twist, featuring juicy chicken marinated in garlic and olive oil, paired with sweet caramelized pineapple.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Grilled, Tropical
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Grilled until fully cooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For marinating the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 1 piece Fresh cilantro For garnish, optional

For the Pineapple

  • 1 whole pineapple, sliced Grilled until caramelized

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Grilling

  • Grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  • During the last few minutes of grilling, add the sliced pineapple to the grill and cook until caramelized.

Serving

  • Serve the grilled chicken topped with grilled pineapple and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, use the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
Keyword easy dinner, Grilled Chicken, Pineapple Chicken
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