I was anxious to try this recipe ever since I saw it on AllRecipes.com a few weeks ago. “Coconut Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple” is a terrific grilled chicken recipe with a tropical flair. I made it on the Fourth of July weekend for a few friends that I invited for a cookout. Not only did they not mind that I chose to make something that none of them had ever tasted before, but they were actually quite excited about it. In fact, being the good sports that they are, they never seem to mind when I use them as taste testers for something new that I want to try. There’s only been one time when I flopped and we ended up ordering delivery pizza instead, but that was mostly because of a series of kitchen mishaps. I won’t elaborate further other than to mention that the cocktail hour may have been a wee bit too long, which may have affected my cooking skills a tad bit. (See “Food Memories: Slippery, Sloppy, Sticky Chicken.”)
Anyway, for this recipe, boneless skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a wonderful combination of tequila, lime juice, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. The marinated chicken is then grilled, as are fresh pineapple slices. When the chicken is served, a grilled pineapple slice is place atop the chicken and a tasty sauce of sour cream, coconut milk, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice is spooned over it. Delicious! “Coconut Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple” is a great summertime dish, and I recommend that you try it. You won’t be disappointed. My guests loved it!
