Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken brings tropical sunshine right to your dinner table, combining sweet fruit flavors with juicy grilled chicken that practically dances with Caribbean-inspired zest. Marinating the meat in a tangy blend of mango, pineapple, and spices creates a meal guaranteed to transport your taste buds to a beachside paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Main Components:
- 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa
- 0.5 cup diced mango
- 0.33 cup pineapple tidbits
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 0.33 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine 8 ounces mango-pineapple salsa, ⅓ cup lime juice, ¼ cup olive oil, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large zip-top bag with 1½ pounds chicken breasts. Massage the marinade thoroughly into the meat and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.
- Heat grill to 400°F (medium-high). Lightly oil grates to prevent sticking and prepare a grill basket for peppers.
- Coat 1 large yellow bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Transfer peppers to grill basket and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes to ensure even charring.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place chicken on grill at 400°F, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and clear grill marks develop.
- Plate grilled chicken and surround with charred peppers. Top chicken with 4 ounces additional mango-pineapple salsa, ½ cup diced mango, ⅓ cup pineapple tidbits, and 2-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes and pineapples for the best flavor and natural caramelization on the grill.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help the seasoning stick and create a better sear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after grilling to keep the meat juicy and tender.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken with firm tofu or portobello mushrooms, adjusting grilling time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg