Description
Elevate your grilling game with this easy and flavorful marinade for grilled chicken. Combining the natural sweetness of pineapple juice with the umami richness of teriyaki sauce, this marinade infuses your chicken with delightful flavors that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or preparing a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe ensures succulent, juicy chicken that your entire family will love. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—use it for baking or pan-searing as well!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces canned pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in a plastic bag or casserole dish; pour half the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Reserve the remaining marinade in a separate container.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken until juices run clear.
- While resting the chicken, heat reserved marinade in a saucepan until thickened.
- Slice the chicken and drizzle with thickened marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg