Description
Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a tropical twist on a summer classic! Juicy, quick to grill, and packed with sweet and zesty flavor—perfect for busy nights or outdoor cookouts. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
1 ½ lbs thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz mango-pineapple salsa
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ tsp black pepper
For the Peppers:
1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
For Garnish:
4 oz mango-pineapple salsa
½ cup diced mango
⅓ cup pineapple tidbits
2–4 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large zip-top bag, combine chicken breasts, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and pepper. Seal and massage gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Brush the grill grates lightly with oil and heat to medium-high.
- Prepare Bell Peppers: In a grill basket, toss bell pepper strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Chicken and Peppers: Position the chicken on one half of the grill and the basket of peppers on the other. Discard the marinade. Close the lid and cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Stir peppers occasionally—they may finish a bit sooner.
- Serve: Arrange the grilled chicken on a platter. Spoon extra salsa, mango, and pineapple over each piece, sprinkle with cilantro if desired, and serve right away.
Notes
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Marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure 165°F internal temp.
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Grill peaches for extra sweetness.
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Leftovers keep in the fridge for 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinating Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 40g