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Pineapple Jalapeno Chicken Marinade

Published: Jul 22, 2022 · Modified: Dec 30, 2022 by Nicole B.

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1 hour 5 minutes

This pineapple jalapeno chicken marinade adds a fresh, tropical, fruity-sweet twist to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The marinade is easily made in minutes with pineapple juice frozen concentrate that you can scoop directly out of the can. Serve the chicken with coconut rice or on tacos for a delicious Hawaiian-inspired meal.

For more fruity sweet and savory chicken flavors, also check out this apple cider-marinated chicken!

Chicken breast with pineapple marinade in a plastic bag.
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  • Can I grill the chicken instead of searing it?
  • How to serve the chicken:
  • How spicy is this marinade?
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Marinade ingredients:

Pineapple jalapeno marinade ingredients on a table.
You need garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, a jalapeno pepper, ginger and pineapple juice frozen concentrate to make the marinade.

Ingredient note:

  • Frozen juice concentrate is sold in cans in the freezer section of most grocery stores. For this recipe, scoop the frozen concentrate directly out of the can and use for the marinade. Don’t add any water to it, as you would when making actual juice.
Pineapple juice frozen concentrate in a can with a measuring spoon.

How to make it:

Step 1. Add all marinade ingredients to a bowl.

Pineapple jalapeno chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2. Whisk until well combined.

Pineapple jalapeno chicken marinade being whisked in a bowl.

How to use it:

This marinade is excellent for boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Add the marinade to a resealable plastic bag, then add the chicken, seal and marinate in the fridge for 45 minutes.

How to cook the marinated chicken:

Heat a cast iron pan on high heat for a few minutes until very hot. Take the chicken out of the marinade and transfer directly into the hot cast iron pan. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the jalapeno chunks out of the marinade and set on top of the chicken breast. Sear the chicken breast on both sides until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Can I grill the chicken instead of searing it?

Yes, you can grill the chicken instead of searing it in a cast iron pan. Note, however, that it’s a bit difficult to keep the jalapeno chunks from falling off the chicken breast on the grill. Therefore, searing the chicken is the recommended technique for this recipe.

How to serve the chicken:

Serve the chicken with coconut rice or shred it for tacos.

How spicy is this marinade?

The fresh jalapeno loses most of its spiciness during marinating and is only very mildly spicy.

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Chicken breast with pineapple marinade in a plastic bag.

Pineapple Jalapeno Chicken Marinade

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This recipe makes enough marinade for 8 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast.
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Marinating time: 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Main
Cuisine World
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 240 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • garlic press (optional)
  • ginger grater
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • resealable plastic bag
  • kitchen tongs
  • cast iron pan
  • slotted spoon
  • meat thermometer (recommended)

Ingredients:
  

  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice frozen concentrate*
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, diced**
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mild olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast

Instructions:
 

  • Add juice concentrate, jalapeno, garlic, soy sauce, oil and ginger to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • Pour into a resealable plastic bag and add the chicken to it. Seal and move the chicken around until fully coated, then marinate in the fridge for 45 minutes.

Cooking instructions:

  • Heat a cast iron pan on high heat for a few minutes until very hot. Transfer the marinated chicken directly from the marinade to the hot cast iron pan. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the jalapeno chunks out of the marinade, add to the pan and cook with the chicken. Sear the chicken breast on both sides to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Notes:

*Scoop the concentrate directly out of the can; don’t add any water to it.
**There is no need to remove the ribs and seeds for this recipe.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 4.7gProtein: 24.5gFat: 13.4gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2.5gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

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