Pineapple Cider Grilled Chicken Recipe

Elevate your next taco night with Pineapple Rosé cider-marinated grilled chicken. Juicy, citrusy, and fun, this grilled chicken will WOW the dinner table, best served taco-style, but just as yummy in any of your favorite Mexican dishes or just enjoy it on its own with some of your favorite BBQ side dishes.

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Marinating Time: 2 hours

PINEAPPLE CIDER GRILLED CHICKEN

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken

  • 1/4 C lime juice, fresh squeezed (approx. 2 limes)

  • 6 fl oz Pineapple Rosé cider

  • 1/4 C cilantro, diced

  • 1/2 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar

  • 1 TBSP oil (avocado or EVOO recommended)

  • 1 TBSP chili powder

  • 2 TSP ground cumin

  • 1 TSP ground black pepper

  • 1 TSP salt

Instructions:

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the marinade.

  2. Add the chicken and submerge in the marinade. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate 2-4 hours.

  3. Preheat grill to 425° F.

  4. Remove chicken from the marinade and place the chicken over direct heat on the grill. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.

  5. Move the chicken to more indirect heat on the grill, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes (until the chicken reaches an internal temp. of 160° F in the thickest part.

  6. Allow the chicken to rest, slice, and serve.


Incredibly flavorful, this chicken is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Helen, our marketing gal and creator of this recipe, makes it almost every Taco Tuesday at home. Enjoy!

 
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