Description
Sweet Smoky Mango Pineapple Chicken delivers tropical flavors straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Tender chicken pieces glazed with juicy fruit and a hint of smokiness make this meal a total winner for your family’s weeknight lineup.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits:
- 1 cup diced fresh mango
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro or mint
Instructions
- Grab a blender and combine 1 cup diced mango, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp honey, lime juice from 1 lime, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the marinade over 4 chicken breasts in a sealed container or plastic bag. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to ensure deep flavor infusion.
- Fire up your outdoor grill to medium-high heat around 400°F. Clean and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place chicken breasts directly on preheated grill grates.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on the first side until golden brown edges appear. Flip and cook another 6-7 minutes.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Ensure it reaches exactly 165°F for safe consumption.
- While chicken cooks, transfer remaining marinade to a small saucepan. Simmer at medium heat for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and reduces.
- During the final 2 minutes of grilling, brush thickened marinade glaze onto chicken to create caramelized edges.
- Transfer grilled chicken to serving plate. Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks and chopped cilantro or mint leaves.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe mangoes and pineapples for the most vibrant and sweet marinade flavor.
- Save a portion of the marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a safe glaze for finishing.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 4 hours to prevent the acid from breaking down the meat.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg