Description

Enjoy the tropical flavors of pineapple and barbecue sauce in this delicious Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, then baked to perfection with pineapple chunks for a delightful twist on a classic dish.

Ingredients

Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

BBQ Pineapple Sauce:

1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Additional:

1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, and soy sauce until smooth.
Sear the chicken: Sear the seasoned chicken breasts in a skillet until lightly browned.
Assemble and bake: Transfer the chicken to the baking dish, pour the BBQ pineapple sauce over the top, add pineapple chunks, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve with your choice of sides.

Notes

Experiment with different BBQ sauce flavors for varied tastes.
Try grilling the chicken before adding the sauce for a smoky touch.
For spicy heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.