Description
Tropical Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken delivers a sun-kissed Caribbean fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy marinated chicken meets caramelized fruit, creating a perfect balance of tangy richness that transports taste buds to island paradise in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
Marinades and Sauces:
- 8 ounces island salsa
- 4 ounces island salsa
- 0.33 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Fruits and Garnishes:
- 0.5 cup diced mango
- 0.33 cup pineapple tidbits
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix boneless chicken breasts with fresh salsa, freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and coarsely ground black pepper in a resealable plastic zipper bag, ensuring chicken is evenly coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 12 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Prepare outdoor grill or indoor grill pan by preheating to medium-high heat (375-400°F/190-204°C), lightly brushing cooking grates with vegetable or canola oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and pat dry with paper towels to promote better caramelization.
- Grill chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side, rotating 45 degrees halfway through cooking to create attractive crosshatch grill marks.
- Simultaneously, brush bell peppers with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, grilling until edges are slightly charred and vegetables are tender.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a digital meat thermometer inserted into thickest part.
- Transfer grilled chicken to serving platter, generously topping with fresh diced mangoes, chunky pineapple pieces, and finely chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with additional salsa and serve immediately while ingredients are warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Marinating your chicken beforehand infuses deep, tropical flavors that transform a simple dish into a culinary adventure.
- Grilling fruit caramelizes natural sugars, creating a sweet and smoky dimension that elevates the entire meal’s taste profile.
- Olive oil helps prevent chicken from sticking to grill grates and promotes even, beautiful golden-brown sear marks.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbal punch that cuts through the richness of grilled chicken and sweet fruit.
- Lime juice not only tenderizes the meat but also provides a zesty, refreshing undertone to balance the dish’s complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg