Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the taste of summer to your plate. Juicy chicken marinated in a sweet-tart blend of mango and pineapple, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Fresh mango
- Pineapple chunks
- Fresh lime juice
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Cilantro leaves
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix diced mango, pineapple, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until chunky.
- 2. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish; pour half of the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C).
- 4. Grill the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until reaching 165°F (75°C). Brush occasionally with remaining marinade.
- 5. Add Fruit: In the last few minutes, grill pineapple chunks until caramelized.
- 6. Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra marinade and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added variety, substitute mango or pineapple with peaches or apricots. - Marinate overnight for deeper flavor infusion.