Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken
A delightful chicken dish marinated in a tropical blend of mango, pineapple, and savory ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, slice the mangoes and pineapples into thick chunks.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Add mango and pineapple chunks to the grill during the last few minutes until charred.
- Remove from grill and let rest before serving with grilled fruit on top.
Notes
For maximum flavor, allow the chicken to reach room temperature before grilling. Experiment with marinade time for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg