Description
Hawaiian-inspired Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast sizzles with tropical flavors, blending sweet and tangy notes. Juicy chicken breasts glazed with homemade pineapple barbecue sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup (240 ml) honey barbecue sauce
- 20 oz (567 g) pineapple chunks (drained)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F, creating an optimal cooking environment for the chicken.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick coating to prevent potential sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared pan, creating a single layer for even cooking.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution across each piece.
- Scatter fresh pineapple chunks evenly over the seasoned chicken, providing a sweet and tangy foundation.
- Drizzle honey barbecue sauce thoroughly over the chicken and pineapple, coating each breast completely for maximum flavor infusion.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to bake for 30-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Verify doneness by inserting a food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast, confirming it has reached the safe cooking temperature.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, tender final result.
Notes
- Experiment with different barbecue sauce varieties like spicy chipotle or tangy Carolina-style to create unique flavor profiles matching your taste preferences.
- Marinate chicken breasts for 30 minutes before baking to enhance moisture and infuse deeper flavor into the meat, preventing dryness.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey barbecue sauce with sugar-free alternatives or homemade sugar-free barbecue sauce to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
- Create a one-pan meal by adding complementary vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or red onions around the chicken during baking, maximizing convenience and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg