Description
A delicious and flavorful grilled chicken recipe featuring a tropical marinade of mango and pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, salt, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside half of the marinade for later use.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is grilling, heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the heated marinade over the sliced chicken and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight for a more intense taste.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Adjust grilling time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg