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Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken Breast recipe offers a juicy and flavorful meal perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, smothered in a tangy pineapple-infused BBQ sauce, and baked to perfection. Garnished with fresh green onions or cilantro, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a satisfying gluten-free main course.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

BBQ Sauce Mixture

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned or fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Other

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, and soy sauce, stirring until well blended.
  4. Apply Sauce and Pineapple: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage. Scatter the pineapple chunks evenly on top.
  5. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This allows the chicken to cook gently and absorb flavors.
  6. Baste and Finish Baking: Remove the foil carefully, baste the chicken with the sauce from the dish, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Bake until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
  7. Rest and Garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven to lock in juices. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh cilantro if desired before serving.

Notes

  • This dish pairs excellently with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
  • For an added spicy kick, stir in a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the BBQ sauce mixture before baking.
  • Use gluten-free BBQ sauce and soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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