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Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe

Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Sizzling “Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast” brings tropical flavors dancing across your dinner plate. Juicy chicken breasts glazed with sweet-tangy sauce promise a quick, delicious meal that satisfies your craving for island-inspired comfort.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup (237 milliliters) pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup (237 milliliters) BBQ sauce

Seasoning Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Garnish Ingredients:

  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Elevate the oven temperature to a robust 400°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for the chicken.
  2. Generously coat the chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic garlic powder, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
  3. Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, strategically searing each chicken breast to develop a golden, caramelized exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Carefully transfer the partially cooked chicken into a prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful canvas for the upcoming culinary transformation.
  5. Lavishly drench the chicken with tangy BBQ sauce, then artfully distribute vibrant pineapple chunks across the surface, allowing their tropical essence to infuse the meat.
  6. Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast and absorb the complementary flavors for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches the safe 165°F mark.
  7. Upon removing from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken, adding a final touch of color and herbaceous brightness before serving the dish piping hot.

Notes

  • Check chicken thickness to ensure even cooking, using a meat mallet to pound breasts to uniform size.
  • Select a tangy, sweet BBQ sauce with pineapple notes to enhance the tropical flavor profile.
  • For a low-carb option, choose a sugar-free BBQ sauce and replace pineapple chunks with grilled pineapple slices.
  • Marinate chicken in pineapple juice for 30 minutes before cooking to tenderize and add extra moisture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg