Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 cup fresh lime juice, divided; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced, and divided; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tequila (optional); 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut horizontally in half; 1 orange, sliced (1/4-inch thick); 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind

Servings: persons

6 skinned and boned chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup fresh lime juice, divided
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced, and divided
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tequila (optional)
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut horizontally in half
1 orange, sliced (1/4-inch thick)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind

1
Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten to a 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2
Whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 3/4 cup lime juice, 1 minced jalapeno pepper, pineapple juice, garlic, and tequila, if desired, in a medium bowl.
3
Place chicken and lime mixture in a shallow bowl or a large zip-top freezer bag. Cover or seal, and chill 2 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
4
Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350u00b0 to 400u00b0) 4 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5
Grill pineapple and orange slices 5 minutes on each side, watching to prevent burning; coarsely chop pineapple, and place in a medium bowl. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, remaining 1 minced jalapeno, honey, and lime rind. Serve with chicken and grilled orange slices.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 teaspoon pepper, divided, 1 cup fresh lime juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple 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.

Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple

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