Description
Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast is a delightful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a luscious pineapple BBQ sauce, resulting in a sweet and tangy flavor that caramelizes beautifully during baking. Perfect for family gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and keep them coming back for seconds. Get ready to savor every bite of this tropical-inspired meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple chunks, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the marinade over the chicken to coat evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Spoon remaining marinade over each piece before serving. Optionally, broil for an additional minute for a caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg