Sweet & Smoky Mango Pineapple Chicken
A delicious blend of smoky and sweet flavors, this Sweet & Smoky Mango Pineapple Chicken is perfect for summer grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced fresh mango
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (plus more for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Make the marinade: Blend mango, pineapple, garlic, paprika, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and olive oil until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour the marinade over chicken in a bag or dish. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill: Heat to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken: Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Make glaze: Simmer reserved marinade (not used on raw chicken) until thickened.
- Glaze and finish: Brush glaze on chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Serve: Plate with pineapple chunks and herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your desired sweetness level.
- Chopping the cilantro or mint finely enhances the presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg