# Grilled Pineapple Chicken

This easy grilled pineapple chicken is a sweet and savory dish that requires only 10 ingredients, with pineapple tenderizing the chicken and caramelizing it on the grill.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 145 min
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk garlic, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger until combined.
2. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag.
3. Pour in the marinade over the chicken.
4. Refrigerate 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.
5. Prepare a grill for high heat; preheat for 5 minutes (or heat a grill pan over high heat).
6. Clean and oil the grill grates.
7. Grill 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.
8. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
9. In a medium bowl, toss pineapple with oil.
10. Grill pineapple, flipping occasionally, until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
11. Transfer chicken and pineapples to a platter.
12. Top with scallions before serving.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- large resealable plastic bag
- grill
- grill pan (optional)
- instant-read thermometer
- medium 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a47354/grilled-pineapple-chicken-recipe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d98b4688-8424-4763-a3b8-2a528230f7f2
- Extracted: 2026-06-10

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