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Lindsay Funston

Grilled Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 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

Method
 

  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. Pour in marinade. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  3. Prepare a grill for high heat; preheat 5 minutes (or heat a grill pan over high heat). Clean and oil grates.
  4. Grill chicken, basting with marinade and flipping occasionally, until charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss pineapple with oil. Grill pineapple, flipping occasionally, until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer chicken and pineapples to a platter. Top with scallions.