This dish takes us straight to backyard summer evenings—grill sizzling, the scent of sweet pineapple filling the air, and the joy of eating with your hands. Marinated in a naturally sweet, smoky blend and grilled to perfection, this pineapple chicken is wholesome, juicy, and perfect for sharing with the people you love most.
Main
1 fresh pineapple, sliced into rounds, core removed
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
Marinade
½ cup coconut aminos
¼ cup pineapple juice (or water)
¼ cup tomato paste
4–6 pitted dates, soaked and softened
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
For Serving & Topping
White or cauliflower rice
Mixed greens
Chopped green onions
Blend marinade ingredients until smooth. Pour over chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
Heat grill to medium-high. Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until charred and sweet.
Grill marinated chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Serve chicken over rice or greens, topped with grilled pineapple and green onions.
Sweet, smoky, and straight from the grill—it’s sunshine on a plate.
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