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Pineapple Barbecue Chicken
Pineapple Barbecue Chicken is a saucy and mildly spicy dish with juicy pineapple, bbq sauce, and hints of honey.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts 4 ounces each
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks drained
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
948mg
(40%)
Potassium
549mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% 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.