Pineapple Grilled Chicken

pineapple grilled chicken

There’s nothing more refreshing than the sweet taste of pineapple. But its mouth-watering flavors aren’t its only claim to fame. Pineapple also carries with it some amazing health benefits because it’s rich in vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants! Just scroll down to see some of the many ways it can help your overall health and check out this tasty pineapple grilled chicken recipe while you’re at it. !

 

This chicken recipe is guaranteed to check all the boxes for kids and parents alike. Plus, it is extremely easy to make for a quick, weeknight dinner. Make it a meal by serving your pineapple grilled chicken over brown or whole-grain wild rice along with grilled pineapple slices or pineapple skewers.  

 

 

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pineapple grilled chicken

Pineapple Grilled Chicken


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 pounds organic chicken breasts or tenderloins

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Remove the sauce from heat just before the mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Place chicken breasts or tenders in a medium bowl. Pour the pineapple marinade over the check, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (marinate longer for stronger flavors).
  3. Preheat the grill for medium heat. 
  4. Place chicken on a lightly oiled grill grate.
  5. Grill chicken breasts or tenders for 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

5 Health Benefits of Pineapple

health benefits of pineapple

Helps Support Your Immune System

Full of Vitamin C, one cup of fresh pineapple chunks equals 131% of your daily Vitamin C intake!

 

Supports Healthy Digestion

Rich in fiber and high in water content, pineapples also help prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movements. Pineapple also contains bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that helps breaks down proteins, to help your overall digestive process and ease conditions like acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and more. 

 

Reduces Inflammation and Helps You Heal Faster

Bromelain also helps treat and reduce inflammation from muscle injuries as well as swelling in your ear, nose, and throat due to sinus inflammation. 

 

Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease

Pineapples are rich in potassium. Research links high potassium intake to a reduced risk of stroke!

 

Supports Bone Strength

Another key nutrient pineapples are rich in is manganese, containing nearly 75 percent of your daily recommended intake. Manganese is an essential mineral for developing strong bones. 

 

Want to learn more about pineapple?

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READ: Get Better Digestion with Pineapple

 

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Resources

Everything You Need to Know about Pineapple. Medical News Today. 2020

Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain: A Review. Biotechnology Research International. 2012

Potential role of bromelain in clinical and therapeutic applications. Biomedical Report. 2016.

Potassium-rich foods linked to lower stroke risk. Harvard Health Publishing. 2014

 

 

 

 

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