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Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken

Tropical chicken gets a golden mango-pineapple glaze from a sweet fruit marinade, then grills until juicy with caramelized edges. Serve it with quick grilled fruit slices for vibrant, island-grilling flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken breasts or thighs
Mango pineapple marinade
  • 1 cup mango puree
  • 0.5 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste
Grilled fruit
  • 0.5 fresh mango slices for grilling
  • 0.5 fresh pineapple slices for grilling

Equipment

  • 1 grill
  • 1 blender

Method
 

Make the mango pineapple marinade
  1. Blend mango puree, pineapple juice, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and blend briefly to combine.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for basting. Set the reserved portion aside in a small container.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken for 2-6 hours in the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate, turning once if possible during the first hour.
Grill the chicken and fruit
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates so the chicken releases easily.
  2. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Baste with the reserved marinade during grilling and cook until browned with charred edges.
  3. Grill fresh fruit slices for 2 minutes per side. Cook just until grill marks appear and the fruit starts to caramelize.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled mango pineapple chicken with the grilled fruit slices. Spoon any extra pan juices over the chicken for a glossy finish.

Notes

Pro tip: Reserve the 1/2 cup marinade before it touches raw chicken, and baste only with that portion during grilling. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze chicken only (without fruit) up to 2 months. For a dairy-free swap, keep it as-is; for a lower-sugar option, use reduced-sugar honey or a light agave instead.