Hawaiian Grilled Chicken and Pineapple is an easy, healthy recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare and will instantly transport you to Hawaii with every bite of its tender, juicy chicken. It’s ideal for summer parties, barbecues, and relaxed weeknight dinners.
- Peel, slice, and core the pineapple. Each slice should be 1/2-3/4” thick. …
- Melt 3 Tbsp of butter in a saucepan or the microwave and coat both sides of each pineapple slice in butter. Lightly season with salt.
- Grill the pineapple over direct medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side.
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Prep: 10min
Total: 18min
Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple, skin and core removed and cut into 6-8 1/2-3/4” slices
- 3 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- salt to taste
Instruction:
- Peel, slice, and core the pineapple. Each slice should be 1/2-3/4” thick. Depending on the size of your pineapple, you will get 6-8 slices. To core the pineapple, cut out the center circle of each slice using a paring knife. Of course, if you have a pineapple corer you can use that instead, but I find that’s a less commonly owned kitchen tool.
- Melt 3 Tbsp of butter in a saucepan or the microwave and coat both sides of each pineapple slice in butter. Lightly season with salt.
- Grill the pineapple over direct medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side. The pineapple is done when there are grill marks and it’s starting to become soft and caramelized on the outside.
FAQ
Does grilling pineapple change the flavor?
Grilling Advice Brush and wipe the grill grates clean, liberally spray them with nonstick grilling spray, and cut the pineapple into large, equal-sized pieces so they don’t fall through the grates. Grilling pineapple results in the natural sugars in the pineapple caramelizing, giving it an intense and irresistibly sweet flavor.
Why is grilled pineapple so good?
Pineapple is one of the best fruits for grilling because it is large and relatively uniform in shape, which makes it simple to cut into flat, grill-friendly slices, and because it is high in sugar, which causes it to caramelize beautifully over high heat, like that from a charcoal grill.
What happens to pineapple when you grill it?
Fresh, in-season pineapple is hard to top—until you grill it, allowing the sugars to caramelize and intensify the fruit’s sweetness while also introducing a hint of smokiness.
How do you cut a pineapple for grilled pineapple?
Fresh, in-season pineapple is hard to top—until you grill it, allowing the sugars to caramelize and intensify the fruit’s sweetness while also introducing a hint of smokiness.