Name: Pineapple Chicken And Rice for the Table
Yield: 4

Pineapple Chicken And Rice brings big flavor with tender marinated chicken and a fresh pineapple salsa. So straightforward and incredibly good!

Featured Comment

I made this tonight and it was incredible!! The pineapple salsa was divine! Bravo
– Jenni

Author’s Note

Sweet, Smoky, and Seriously Good Chicken!

I’ve been hooked on grilling fruit lately; pineapple, peaches, mango, you name it. That smoky-sweet flavor is unreal, especially with chicken or salmon.

So when I paired a reliable pineapple salsa with my go-to chicken marinade, it was a total match made in heaven.

The straightforward marinade loads the chicken with flavor while keeping it ultra tender, and the sweet pineapple makes every bite taste like summer. It’s fresh, simple to throw together, and definitely one of those recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

All the ingredients prepped for straightforward assembly: meat, red onion, pineapple, jalapeño, garlic, honey, oil, avocado, limes, seasonings, and cilantro.

Pineapple Chicken And Rice Ingredients

A few quick ingredient tips first—then the full recipe’s below in the box.

Ingredient	Tip
Chicken	Breasts or thighs both work. Use what you like best.
Olive oil	A good extra virgin olive oil gives the best flavor.
Limes	Choose limes that feel heavy since they are juicier.
Cumin & coriander	These add warm, citrusy flavor. Adjust to taste.
Pineapple	Riper and sweeter pineapple makes the dish better.

Whisk the pineapple chicken marinade in a bowl, then pour it into a bag with the chicken to marinate.

How To Make Pineapple Chicken And Rice (Tips)

Pound the chicken evenly: Helps it cook faster and stay juicy.
Oil the grill well: Stops the chicken from sticking to the grates.
Use a meat thermometer: Makes it straightforward to know when chicken is done.
Use a juicer: Way faster and easier for squeezing fresh limes.
Take shortcuts: Use jarred garlic or grab pre-cut pineapple to save time.

Mix finely diced pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, red onions, lime juice, and seasonings together in a bowl to make the pineapple salsa.

How To Serve Pineapple Chicken And Rice

Over a base like coconut rice, cilantro-lime rice, or quinoa.
In a bowl with black beans, avocado, grilled corn, and cilantro-lime sauce.
Wrapped in warm tortillas for straightforward tacos.
With chips for scooping up extra salsa.
Alongside a simple salad like fruit salad or cucumber salad.

Storage

Chicken: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Eat within 3–5 days.
Salsa: Keep in the fridge and use within 1–2 days for the best flavor and texture.