Jalapeno Pineapple Grilled Chicken

Jalapeno Pineapple Grilled Chicken is the perfect grilled chicken recipe. Using chicken breasts or thighs will leave you with juicy chicken that is filled with pineapple flavor and the perfect amount of heat from the jalapeno!

Jalapeno Pineapple Grilled Chicken

This grilled chicken recipe infused with pineapple and jalapeno is not only the perfect dinner recipe but also the perfect meal prep recipe. This will quickly become your favorite easy and healthy grilled chicken recipe.

Before you get started read these tips on how to grill chicken and you will make perfectly grilled chicken.

How to Serve Jalapeno Pineapple Grilled Chicken

We’ve paired this chicken with corn, eggplant, and zucchini, ate it over rice and avocado, and also topped our salad with it. Each way was just as delicious as the last.

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Jalapeno Pineapple Grilled Chicken

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• Author: Whitney Carlson
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

Jalapeno Pineapple Grilled Chicken is the perfect grilled chicken recipe. Using chicken breasts or thighs will leave you with juicy chicken that is filled with pineapple flavor and the perfect amount of heat from the jalapeno!

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Ingredients

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• 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup mango pineapple preserves (no added sugars)
• 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded & minced
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides
2. In a large mixing bowl stir jam, EVOO, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and red pepper flakes together. Reserve approximately 1/4 cup of the marinade for coating the chicken later.
3. Place the chicken in the bowl and evenly coat with marinade. Cover the chicken and refrigerate for a few hours or more (if possible).
4. After the chicken has marinated, place the chicken on your grill. Turn the chicken every few minutes for about 5-7 per side. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to grill chicken.
5. Brush the reserved marinade over the chicken and cook for an additional minute on each side. Remove from the grill and enjoy!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Grilled
• Cuisine: American