Hard Caribbean Dinner

Grilled Pineapple Lime Chicken Thighs

Name: Grilled Pineapple Lime Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 26 min
Cook time: 127 min
Total time: 153 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 0.5 cups pineapple juice; 2 limes , divided; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 teaspoons salt-free adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper , optional; 1.5 pounds skinless , boneless chicken thighs; 0.5 cups pineapple pieces; cilantro sprigs , optional

Total Time

2h 33m

26m prep · 127m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Hard

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These grilled pineapple lime chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and flavorful. They marinate briefly in seasoned lime and pineapple juices, and are scattered with pineapple chunks after grilling.

Ingredients

0.5 cups pineapple juice
2 limes , divided
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 teaspoons salt-free adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper , optional
1.5 pounds skinless , boneless chicken thighs
0.5 cups pineapple pieces
cilantro sprigs , optional

Instructions

1

Combine pineapple juice, zest and juice of 1 lime, olive oil, adobo seasoning, salt, and cayenne, in a large resealable plastic bag. Gently squeeze the bag to mix marinade.
2

Add chicken thighs to marinade, and gently squeeze contents to coat chicken. Move thighs inside the bag into a single layer. Gently press out the air, reseal, and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes or so.
3

Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Clean and oil the grates.
4

Place chicken on the oiled grate and drizzle with marinade. Grill 2 to 3 minutes, give each piece a quarter turn, and grill 2 or 3 minutes more. Turn chicken over and repeat. Grill until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5

Remove chicken to a plate, cover with foil, and rest for 8 to 10 minutes.
6

Cut remaining lime in half and squeeze 1 lime half over chicken. Cut the other lime half into slices. Sprinkle pineapple pieces over the chicken; garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.