Easy Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken Recipe – Juicy Tropical Summer Dinner Idea
This Grilled Mango Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant tropical dish featuring juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection and topped with fresh mango, pineapple, and bell peppers for a sweet and savory flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz mango-pineapple salsa
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz mango-pineapple salsa (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/3 cup pineapple tidbits
- 2–4 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper in a zip-top bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
- Toss bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper and place in a grill basket.
- Grill chicken 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Stir peppers occasionally until tender-crisp.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate.
- Top with extra salsa, mango, pineapple, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Always cook chicken to 165°F internal temperature.
- Adjust fruit toppings based on sweetness preference.
- Fresh or frozen thawed fruit can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg