Description
Juicy pineapple BBQ chicken breast combines tropical sweetness with tangy barbecue flavors. Tender chicken emerges perfectly glazed, promising a delightful meal for anyone craving island-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 400F (200C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment for juicy chicken.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and aromatic garlic powder, massaging the seasonings into the meat.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in a spacious oven-safe ceramic or glass baking dish, creating enough space between pieces for even heat circulation.
- Distribute vibrant, sweet pineapple chunks across the surface of each chicken breast, allowing the fruit’s natural juices to infuse into the meat.
- Lavishly drizzle high-quality extra virgin olive oil over the chicken and pineapple, which will help create a golden, crisp exterior.
- Liberally spread tangy BBQ sauce across the chicken, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor penetration.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, checking internal chicken temperature reaches 165F for safe consumption.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Plate the chicken and optionally garnish with additional fresh pineapple chunks or finely chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Create a flavorful marinade by mixing BBQ sauce with pineapple juice for an extra punch of tropical sweetness.
- Choose a low-sugar or homemade BBQ sauce to reduce overall calories and control sugar content for health-conscious eaters.
- Slice pineapple chunks uniformly to promote consistent caramelization and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg