Description
Mango Pineapple Chicken brings tropical paradise right to your dinner plate, combining juicy grilled fruit with tender, caramelized chicken in a simple yet spectacular meal that makes your taste buds dance with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits:
- 2 mangoes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 lime wedges
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cilantro
- Diced mango
- Diced pineapple
Instructions
- Slice 2 mangoes and dice 1 cup pineapple into 1-inch chunks, keeping some pieces separate for garnishing your final dish.
- Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon ginger to create an aromatic base for your marinade.
- Combine ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add minced garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to the marinade, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Submerge 2 lbs chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb the tangy flavors.
- Heat your grill to 400°F, cleaning and lightly coating the grates with olive oil to prevent your chicken from sticking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, rotating once to create beautiful crosshatch grill marks, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the final 2 minutes of grilling, add your reserved mango and pineapple chunks, turning them once to create light caramelization.
- Transfer chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and keep the meat tender.
- Slice chicken against the grain and arrange on a serving platter alongside the grilled fruit pieces.
- Finish your dish by scattering fresh cilantro, diced mango, diced pineapple, and lime wedges around the platter for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Check chicken marinade timing carefully, as 30 minutes lets flavors blend without making meat tough.
- Fruit caramelizes beautifully when grilled, so watch closely and turn quickly to prevent burning.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain deep flavor profile.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe 165°F without overcooking, keeping it tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg