Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a sweet and smoky dish featuring tender grilled chicken breasts glazed with barbecue sauce and topped with caramelized pineapple rings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and place on the grill.
- Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During the last few minutes of cooking, brush chicken generously with barbecue sauce.
- While chicken cooks, grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side, until caramelized grill marks appear.
- Top each chicken breast with a grilled pineapple ring.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a smoky or spicy BBQ sauce to add more depth of flavor.
- Fresh pineapple gives the best caramelization but canned works too.
- Great served with rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pineapple
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, pineapple chicken, BBQ chicken, summer grilling, gluten-free
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