Description
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds straight to the tropics. With tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and complemented by sweet, caramelized pineapple, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also visually stunning. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, the combination of savory barbecue sauce and fresh ingredients makes every bite a flavor explosion. Serve it alongside rice, salads, or grilled veggies for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple slices
- Pineapple juice from can
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a resealable bag, combine chicken and oil. Whisk together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl. Pour half into the bag with chicken. Seal and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Grill Pineapple: Add pineapple slices to grill; cook for 2-3 minutes until charred.
- Serve: Brush grilled chicken with reserved BBQ sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve with grilled pineapple.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with pineapple (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg