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    Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Onion Relish Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    The official grilling season is almost over, but tropical flavors are a hit at any time of year, so keep the grill going strong with this spicy-sweet chicken breast.

    Caramelized onions can sometimes get a little heavy or syrupy, but alongside the crisp sweetness of the pineapple, and the sharp bite of the hot peppers, the overall effect is flavorful without being overpowering.

    Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Onion Relish

    If you aren’t a big fan of hot peppers, you can replace them with regular bell peppers for a more savory meal without quite as much spice. Or go half and half to get just a little spice with the same amount of crunch.

    The recipe, as written, just calls for regular chicken breasts, but if you’re starting a little in advance, it’s even more delicious with marinated meat. I usually use a teriyaki-type marinade to bring out the classic barbecue flavor, but any type of sauce works well for this recipe, so don’t be afraid to get creative.

    Nutritionally speaking, this recipe is an absolutely amazing source of Vitamin C. Whether you’re using jalapeños or bell peppers, both types are some of the richest Vitamin C sources around, and just one slice of pineapple delivers 40mg (67% of the RDA).

    In that respect, this might actually be a perfect recipe for the last days of summer: send grilling season off with a bang, and give your immune system a head start on fighting winter colds, all in one delicious meal.

    Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Onion Relish Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 10 min COOK: 35 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts;
    • 4 pineapple slices;
    • 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced;

    Ingredients for onion relish

    • 4 to 6 red or yellow onions, thinly sliced;
    • 2 tbsp. honey; (optional)
    • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar;
    • 3 tbsp. red wine;
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Onion Relish Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat a grill or BBQ to medium-high.
    2. In a skillet placed over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the onions until caramelized (about 10 min).
    3. Add the honey, if using, and stir until dissolved; then add the vinegar and the wine.
    4. Simmer until all the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes), and season to taste.
    5. Grill the chicken breast on the preheated BBQ until done (about 5 minutes per side).
    6. Place the pineapple slices and the jalapeño slices on the grill and grill them for about 2 min.
    7. Top each chicken breast with jalapeño, pineapple, and onion relish, and serve.

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    Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Onion Relish Recipe

    Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Onion Relish Recipe

    Classic barbecue flavor, spiced up with some grilled jalapenos and topped off with delicious caramelized onions.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 2343 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 4 pineapple slices
    • 2 fresh jalapeño peppers thinly sliced

    Ingredients for onion relish

    • 4 to 6 red or yellow onions thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp. honey optional
    • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tbsp. red wine
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat a grill or BBQ to medium-high.
    • In a skillet placed over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the onions until caramelized (about 10 min).
      2 tbsp. olive oil, 4 to 6 red or yellow onions
    • Add the honey, if using, and stir until dissolved then add the vinegar and the wine.
      3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp. red wine, 2 tbsp. honey
    • Simmer until all the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes), and season to taste.
      Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Grill the chicken breast on the preheated BBQ until done (about 5 minutes per side).
      4 boneless
    • Place the pineapple slices and the jalapeño slices on the grill and grill them for about 2 min.
      4 pineapple slices, 2 fresh jalapeño peppers
    • Top each chicken breast with jalapeño, pineapple, and onion relish, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2343kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 291gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 50gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 61gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 898mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 5338mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 31mg
    Keyword grilled chicken, onion, pineapple, relish
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