Name: Grilled Pineapple Chicken (Juicy, Sweet & Smoky Summer Favorite)
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts; 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice (you love pineapple!); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium options!); 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp lime juice (you love citrus!); Optional heat: ½ tsp red pepper flakes; 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into ½” rings (or 1 (20 oz) can pineapple rings, well-drained); Reserved marinade for basting; Fresh cilantro; Lime wedges; Optional: Cauliflower rice or coconut rice (low-carb—you love this!)

Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & marinade:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice (you love pineapple!)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium options!)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lime juice (you love citrus!)
Optional heat: ½ tsp red pepper flakes

For grilling:

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into ½” rings (or 1 (20 oz) can pineapple rings, well-drained)
Reserved marinade for basting

For serving:

Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Optional: Cauliflower rice or coconut rice (low-carb—you love this!)

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken:

Whisk pineapple juice, olive oil, coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
Toss chicken; marinate 15–30 min (or up to 2 hours refrigerated).

2. Grill:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F.
In last 2 minutes, add pineapple rings; grill until caramelized with char marks.
Baste both with reserved marinade during last minute of cooking.

3. Serve:

Slice chicken; serve with grilled pineapple. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during grilling.
✅ Don’t reuse raw marinade—set aside ¼ cup before adding chicken for basting.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos + skip added salt
→ Boost umami with extra ginger and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Use unsweetened pineapple juice (not from concentrate!)
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to marinade for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: 10g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Reduce pineapple to 4 rings + double chicken
→ Serve over cauliflower rice
→ Net carbs drop to 6g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate chicken 1 day ahead
→ Grill just before serving for best texture

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