Pineapple Barbecue Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pineapple Barbecue Chicken
Description
This recipe starts with chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then browned in a skillet to develop color and flavor. A sauce mixture combining barbecue sauce, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, and optional liquid smoke provides a sweet and smoky marinade that is spread over the chicken and pineapple chunks arranged in a baking dish. The pineapple adds a juicy, tropical sweetness that balances the barbecue’s tang.
The chicken is marinated for 30 minutes to two hours before baking uncovered at 400°F for 40 minutes or until cooked through. This process ensures the chicken remains tender and moist while the sauce caramelizes slightly. The glaze from the marinade helps keep the meat flavorful throughout.
Serve this dish with simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables to complement the sweet-savory profile. Garnishing with fresh chopped parsley adds a fresh note and color contrast.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast 4 ounces each, boneless and skinless
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 can pineapple drained, 20 ounces, chunks
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken using paper towels and season it with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place a cast iron skillet or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Brown the chicken on both sides.
- Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a bit of oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix the bbq sauce with honey, soy sauce, and liquid smoke.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish and top with 1/3 of the barbecue sauce mixture, distributing it evenly on top of the meat.
- Top with pineapple chunks and add the remaining barbecue sauce mixture on top.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 948mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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