Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken with the sweetness of pineapple and coconut, perfect for an easy dinner or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, add pineapple chunks to the grill or skillet to warm them up.
- Serve the chicken topped with the grilled pineapple and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Marinating the chicken longer will enhance flavor. Adjust sweetness with more or less brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg