Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each pounded to an even 1/2 inch thickness
1/3 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 limes (about 2–3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup diced pineapple (fresh is best for that extra zing)
1/2 diced onion
A handful of roughly chopped cilantro
1 diced jalapeño (optional, for a bit of heat)
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons honey (for the salsa)
Salt to taste (for the salsa)
Steamed white rice (quantity as needed for serving)
Instructions
1-First, mix the marinade: Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, juice of 2 limes, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 3 teaspoons allspice, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl. Toss the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, in this mixture, cover, and chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
2-Next, prepare the pineapple salsa: In another bowl, mix 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 diced onion, a handful of roughly chopped cilantro, 1 diced jalapeño (if you like it spicy), juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons honey, and salt to taste. Stir it well or pulse in a blender for less chunkiness, then chill until you’re ready to serve.
3-Now, preheat your grill or skillet to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade don’t forget to discard the leftover marinade to keep things safe and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until the juices run clear and the chicken is fully done.
4-Once cooked, let it rest for a moment, then serve over steamed white rice and top generously with the pineapple salsa. This step makes the dish feel complete and adds a refreshing contrast to the spicy chicken. If you’re looking for more fruity ideas, check out our berry trifle recipe for inspiration on sweet pairings.
Last Step:
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🍍 For the best flavor and texture, use fresh pineapple instead of canned – the natural enzymes help tenderize the chicken too
🌶️ If you prefer milder heat, use pickled jalapeños or remove the seeds and membranes from fresh jalapeños
⏰ Extend the marinating time up to 4 hours for deeper flavor, but don’t exceed 8 hours as the lime juice can start to cook the chicken
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 641
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 72
