Description
Grilled pineapple chicken wraps bring together juicy pineapple and seasoned chicken wrapped in soft tortillas for a meal you can prepare in under 30 minutes. Fresh toppings like cilantro and lime complete these handheld wraps, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with people you care about.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Produce:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple slices
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Wraps and Seasonings:
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for grilling
Instructions
- Coat your 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g) with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper, letting them sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat your grill to medium-high (around 375-400°F) and place the chicken breasts on the grates for 6-7 minutes on the first side.
- Flip your chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken finishes cooking, lay your 1 cup of fresh pineapple slices directly on the grill grates for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop golden caramelized marks.
- Transfer your cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Warm each of your 4 whole wheat tortillas (10-inch size) on the grill for about 30 seconds per side to make them more pliable.
- Lay one warm tortilla flat in front of you and arrange a portion of your sliced chicken down the center, followed by the grilled pineapple pieces, 1/4 of the sliced red bell pepper, and 1/4 of your sliced avocado.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped cilantro over your filling, then drizzle with 1/4 of the lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey.
- Fold the sides of your tortilla inward and roll it tightly from the bottom up, keeping the filling secure inside.
- Slice your wrap in half diagonally and serve right away while it’s still warm.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes makes a real difference in how tender and flavorful each bite turns out, so don’t skip this step even if you’re in a hurry.
- Grilling your pineapple slices brings out their natural sweetness and creates those caramelized edges that balance the savory chicken perfectly.
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling keeps the juices inside the meat instead of running out onto your cutting board.
- For a dairy-free version, swap the honey drizzle for a touch of maple syrup or agave nectar, which works just as well with the grilled fruit and chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Grilled Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg