Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
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Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a healthy, family-friendly weeknight dinner packed with protein and flavor. Sweet pineapple and smoky BBQ sauce make this baked dish deliciously simple and it's modifiable for picky eaters.
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- 🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 4
- 📊 Calories: 438 per serving
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Why You'll Love This Dish
✔️ High-Protein & Balanced - Lean chicken breast delivers over 30 grams of protein per serving, keeping this meal healthy and filling.
✔️ Easy Preparation - Quick to prep, baked in one dish, and easy to adapt for picky eaters.
✔️ Flavor-Packed - The tangy BBQ sauce and sweet pineapple bring a delicious flavor fusion!
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The Ingredients:
- Chicken - I slice the chicken thin so it will bake quicker.
- BBQ Sauce - You can use a sugar free sauce, however, it will taste slightly different so keep that in mind.
- Pineapple - I use fresh pineapple chunks but you can used canned if preferred.
- Bacon - To make prep easier, use microwavable bacon to save time
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Gluten Free - This should be gluten-free naturally, but check your ingredients to confirm!
➡️ Kid Friendly - If you're cooking for kids, let them put their own toppings on! You could serve the pineapple on the side if they don't want the mixed flavors.
➡️ Use Fresh or Canned Pineapple - Both work just fine. Drain canned pineapple to avoid extra liquid in the baking dish.
How To Make Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Step 1: Grill the thin chicken breasts then place in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Step 2: Add the BBQ sauce, pineapple, chopped onion and bacon on top of the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Top with shredded cheese and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Top with sliced green onions and additional pineapple if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well and stay juicy. Bake a few extra minutes if needed, as thighs are thicker.
This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a complete family meal.
You can prep your ingredients ahead of time, however, I'd recommend keeping ingredients separate until ready to assemble and bake!
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Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 Thin boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 serving Salt & pepper to taste
- ¾ cup Bbq sauce
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 4 strips Bacon chopped
- ¼ cup Red onion chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 Green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Prepare a baking dish and spray it with oil.
- Grill the thin chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and place in prepared baking dish.
- Spread BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts to cover. Then top with pineapple chunks.
- Add the diced bacon and chopped red onion.
- Finally, top with shredded mozzarella. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes to crispen up the cheese. Top with green onions before serving. Can also add additional pineapple if desired. Enjoy!
I love these flavor combinations! The tangy BBQ with the sweet pineapple is a match made in heaven!