This chipotle grilled chicken with pineapple and avocado strikes the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.

Enzymes in the fresh pineapple help tenderize the chicken breasts in only 15 minutes.

it’s possible for you to buy pre-cut pineapple if you prefer, or learnhow to cut a pineapple.

Ingredients for the spicy-sweet grilled chicken & pineapple with avocado recipe

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Cut the pineapple flesh into planks about 1 inch thick and 3 inches long to yield about 2 cups.

Place the sliced pineapple, oil and 1 tablespoon adobo in a medium bowl; toss until combined.

Finely chop more pineapple to yield about 1/4 cup.

Finely chopped pineapple and a knife on a wooden cutting board

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Transfer the chopped pineapple to a large bowl along with any accumulated juices.

(Reserve remaining pineapple for another use.)

Whisk in honey and 1/4 cup adobo.

Raw chicken breasts tossed in pineapple adobo marinade in a clear bowl

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(Reserve remaining chipotles and adobo for another use.)

Add chicken; toss to coat.

Cover and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Grilled pineapple chunks on a white large plate, with metal tongs on the right side

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Preheat grill to high (450F to 500F).

Remove the pineapple planks from the marinade; place on oiled grates (reserve remaining marinade).

Grill, uncovered, turning once, until charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

A plate with grilled pineapple breasts and pineapple chunks, and another plate with sliced avocado

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Transfer to a large platter.

Remove the chicken from the marinade; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt (discard chicken marinade).

Brush the tops of the breasts with the reserved pineapple marinade; grill for 1 minute more.

A serving plate with spicy-sweet grilled chicken & pineapple with avocado

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Transfer to the platter with the pineapple.

Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced with the grilled pineapple and fresh avocado.

Season everything evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt before serving.

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