Description

Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a sweet and savory grilled chicken recipe made with juicy chicken breasts marinated in BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, and crushed pineapple. Grilled to caramelized perfection with fresh pineapple slices, this tropical-inspired dish is perfect for summer BBQs or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional garnish: chopped fresh cilantro and grilled pineapple slices

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add chicken breasts to a bag or dish and pour marinade over chicken, coating evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates lightly.
Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Grill pineapple slices during the last 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
Rest chicken for 5 minutes, garnish, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not marinate longer than 24 hours due to pineapple enzymes. For baking, cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes and broil briefly for char.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: pineapple bbq chicken, grilled bbq chicken, tropical chicken recipe, bbq chicken breast