Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken is your new go-to weeknight dinner—high in protein, full of sweet and smoky flavor, and totally modifiable for picky eaters. It tastes like summer in every bite, thanks to juicy pineapple and your favorite BBQ sauce, all baked to perfection in one simple dish.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
✔️ High-Protein & Balanced – The lean chicken breast brings over 30 grams of protein per serving!
✔️ Easy Preparation – This dish is super easy to make and modifiable for picky eaters.
✔️ Flavor-Packed – The tangy BBQ sauce and sweet pineapple bring a delicious flavor fusion!
Nutrients in Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
- Vitamin C– The pineapple is packed with vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant to help with immunity and skin health.
- Copper – Did you know one serving of pineapple has your daily dose of copper? Copper is a trace mineral that helps with energy production and several other functions.
- Manganese – This helps with building strong bones as well as carb and fat metabolism.
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!
- Pineapple – I use fresh pineapple chunks but you can used canned if preferred.
- Bacon – To make prep easier, I use microwavable bacon to save time
- Onions – Small red onion and sliced green onions for the top.
- Toppings – Freshly shredded mozzarella will taste the best in my opinion but feel free to use pre-shredded to save time.
How To Make Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Step 1: Grill the thin chicken breasts.
Step 2: Cover the chicken with toppings.
Step 3: Bake in the oven until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4: Top with green onions before serving. Can also add additional pineapple if desired.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Gluten Free – This should be gluten-free, but check your ingredients to confirm!
➡️ Dairy Free – You could use a dairy free cheese option like Follow Your Heart Mozzarella
➡️ 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.
What To Serve With This Easy Baked Pineapple BBQ Chicken
- Corn on the cob – This recipe just tastes like summer! And what better side than corn on the cob?
- Salad – Serve with a side salad or another green vegetable.
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Ingredients
- 4 Thin boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 serving Salt & pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup Bbq sauce
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 4 strips Bacon chopped
- 1/4 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!
