This Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken recipe is perfect for outdoor summer grilling and makes a great dinner for the whole family. Enjoy alone, with rice or in a wrap for the perfect finish.
If using a fresh pineapple, remove the skin and either slice into large circles, or core and slice into wedges. If using store bought or canned pineapple skip this step.
Combine all ingredients in a large prep bowl and toss to combine begin sure to get the marinade on all sides of the chicken and sliced pineapple. Cover and marinade the chicken for 20-30 minutes.
Once marinated, heat your grill to a medium heat and spray with cooking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the chicken breast to the grill, baste with marinade, close the lid and cook for 5 minutes until a nice char has developed.
After 5 minutes, flip the chicken and baste with marinade then cook and additional 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, you can flip the chicken one more time and baste with marinade. At this point, add the sliced pineapple to the grill and cook this chicken and pineapple (flip halfway through) for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple is soft.
Once the pineapple and chicken is cooked through, remove from grill, let the chicken rest then slice and serve with side of choice.
Leftover Storage: Store leftover chicken and pineapple in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.Canned Pineapple: You can use canned pineapple slices instead of a fresh one. The pineapple is thinner and won't hold together as well on the grill, so it only needs a couple minutes until it is finished.Slicing the Pineapple: When slicing the fresh pineapple you can core the pineapple then slice into wedges, or leave the core in and just slice into slices. Either will work, but if leaving the core in you will have to eat around it.Side Ideas: Serve the grilled chicken and pineapple with a side of rice, veggies or in a salad or wrap.Grilling Tips: I like to grill my chicken on medium heat so the chicken won't get too charred before it cooks through. If the outside is getting too dark you can move the chicken to a cooler part of the grill until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F.Marinade Time: You do not want to marinade this chicken for too long with the pineapple, because the pineapple juice can break down the chicken making it mushy. I do not recommend making this ahead of time and storing overnight.