Grilled Pineapple Chicken
2h 25m
Serves 4
Directions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk garlic, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger until combined.
- 2Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag.
- 3Pour in the marinade over the chicken.
- 4Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, or marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature if preparing soon.
- 5Prepare a grill for high heat; preheat for 5 minutes (or heat a grill pan over high heat).
- 6Clean and oil the grill grates.
- 7Grill chicken, basting with marinade and flipping occasionally, until charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°, about 8 minutes per side.
- 8Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- 9In a medium bowl, toss pineapple with oil.
- 10Grill pineapple, flipping occasionally, until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
- 11Transfer chicken and pineapples to a platter.
- 12Top with scallions before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped peeled ginger
- 4 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill
- 1 pineapple, cored sliced into rings, rings halved
- Thinly sliced scallions, for serving
Equipment
large bowllarge resealable plastic baggrillgrill pan (optional)instant-read thermometermedium bowl
Tips
- Use unsweetened pineapple juice to avoid excessive sweetness.
- Ketchup is essential for amplifying sweetness, acidity, and thickening the marinade.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- Brown sugar adds a rich, molasses-style sweetness.
- Freshly grated garlic and minced ginger provide savory balance and a zingy flavor.
- Chicken breasts are recommended for ease of preparation and grilling, though thighs can be used.
- Vegetable oil is chosen for its high smoke-point and neutral flavor.
- A fresh pineapple is best, but canned pineapple rings (halved) can be used as an alternative.
- Scallions add flavor, color, and freshness as a garnish.
- To safely use leftover marinade for basting or sauce, boil it in a saucepan for a few minutes until it comes to a full rolling boil, then cool.
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