Description
Sizzling Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast delivers tropical flavors that dance across dinner plates with irresistible Hawaiian-inspired charm. Juicy chicken breasts glazed in sweet and tangy sauce promise a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Juices:
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple slices (in juice, not syrup), drained
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapple)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
Optional:
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, creating a single layer for uniform cooking.
- Delicately place vibrant pineapple slices atop each chicken breast, creating an appealing tropical presentation.
- Lavishly drizzle BBQ sauce over the chicken and pineapple, allowing the sauce to cascade and cover the entire surface.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain moisture.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a burst of color and added freshness.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and the pineapple is tender, presenting a delightful sweet and savory combination.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness before cooking to ensure even baking and prevent dry meat.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness and food safety.
- Choose low-sugar BBQ sauce for a healthier version of this dish.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a nice sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg