Description
Succulent Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast brings tropical sweetness and smoky flavors to your dinner table. Juicy chicken marinated in tangy pineapple sauce creates a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Sauce and Fruit:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and gather all necessary cookware, ensuring a clean and organized environment.
- Activate the oven to a precise 400F (200C), creating an ideal heat zone for culinary transformation.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, massaging the spices into the meat for maximum flavor infusion.
- Select a skillet and warm olive oil over medium heat, creating a golden-brown canvas for the chicken.
- Carefully sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a rich, caramelized exterior that locks in succulent moisture.
- Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a baking dish, positioning each piece with precision.
- Lavishly drench the chicken with tangy BBQ sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute vibrant pineapple chunks across the chicken, allowing their sweet essence to mingle with the savory sauce.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing 25-30 minutes of transformative cooking time.
- Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) using a meat thermometer.
- Extract the dish from the oven, letting the chicken rest momentarily to redistribute internal juices.
- Elegantly garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley, adding a burst of color and herbaceous complexity.
- Serve immediately, presenting a dish that marries tropical sweetness with robust, perfectly cooked chicken.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before baking locks in moisture and creates a delicious golden-brown exterior for extra flavor.
- Use low-sugar BBQ sauce to reduce overall sugar content and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Fresh pineapple adds bright acidity and natural tenderizing enzymes that help keep the chicken juicy during cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, choose a certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and ensure all seasonings are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg