Description
Experience a taste of paradise with this Grilled Aloha Chicken marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice and soy sauce, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Pineapple rings (for grilling)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create a delightful marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them.
- Seal the bag tightly and let the chicken marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush it lightly with vegetable oil.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Place the pineapple rings on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with grilled pineapple rings and chopped green onions.
Notes
Marinate the chicken a day in advance for even more flavor. Substitute orange juice for pineapple juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pineapple
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg