Description
This Grilled Aloha Chicken and Pineapple recipe brings a taste of the tropics to your plate with juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served alongside charred pineapple rings for a delightful Hawaiian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Additional:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into rings)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Reserve ½ cup for sauce.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in marinade, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Grill Pineapple: Grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Make Sauce: Simmer reserved marinade, thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Serve: Plate chicken with pineapple, drizzle with sauce, garnish with onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with coconut rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh green salad.
- Consider making kebabs by cutting chicken and pineapple into chunks.
