Grilled Maui Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Maui Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tropical Fruit Salsa; 1/4 cup diced pineapple; 1/4 cup diced papaya; 1/4 cup diced mango; 1/2 cup bell pepper; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/3 teaspoon jalapeno, finely diced, with seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Maui Chicken; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 12 ounces pineapple juice; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/8 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

Tropical Fruit Salsa
1/4 cup diced pineapple
1/4 cup diced papaya
1/4 cup diced mango
1/2 cup bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/3 teaspoon jalapeno, finely diced, with seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Maui Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
12 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 cup lemon juice

1
For the salsa, combine all fruit, vegetables and herbs in a bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, add the remaining ingredients and whip with a whisk until well combined and all sugar is dissolved.
3
Pour liquid over fruit and vegetables and toss until well combined.
4
In a stainless mixing bowl, combine water, soy sauce, pineapple juice, sugar and lemon juice; whisk until sugar has dissolved.
5
Pour marinade over chicken and swirl until all chicken breasts are covered; cover bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours.
6
Remove chicken from marinade and grill about 4-5 minutes, turning once and grilling other side 4-5 minutes until center temperature reads 160u00b0F.
7
Serve chicken topped with spoonful of salsa.

450

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tropical Fruit Salsa, 1/4 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 cup diced papaya, 1/4 cup diced mango, and more.

Yes, Grilled Maui Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Maui Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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