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Grilled Aloha Chicken and Pineapple

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A tropical-inspired grilled chicken dish featuring a sweet and savory marinade with juicy pineapple slices, perfect for summer cookouts or a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour in the marinade. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. While grilling chicken, place pineapple rings on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
  6. Serve grilled chicken topped with pineapple rings and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Use canned pineapple rings if fresh is not available, but fresh provides better texture and flavor.
  • Reserve some marinade (before adding raw chicken) to use as a glaze while grilling.

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