Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe
This baked pineapple BBQ chicken breast recipe is a sweet and tangy dish that combines juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, and smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a baking dish, spread half the BBQ sauce and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Add pineapple chunks over the chicken, then cover with the remaining BBQ sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh pineapple with canned pineapple if preferred.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg