Grilled Barbecue Pineapple Chicken
This Grilled Barbecue Pineapple Chicken. Brings together the perfect balance of sweet. And savory flavors. The juicy chicken breasts are marinated. In a tangy barbecue sauce. And baked with sweet pineapple chunks and vibrant bell peppers. And a touch of jalapeño. For a little heat. With every bite. You’ll get a burst of flavors—from the caramelized pineapple. To the smoky barbecue sauce. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing dish. That’s ready in under 40 minutes!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce divided
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers red, green, or a mix, diced
- 12 ounces pineapple chunks fresh or thawed from frozen
- 1 jalapeño deseeded and finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. And lightly grease a baking dish. With cooking spray. Then set it aside.
- Slice the onion thinly. Dice the bell peppers. Into bite-sized pieces. And seed. And chop the jalapeño. Set the vegetables aside.
- In a bowl. Combine the chicken pieces. With 2/3 cup of barbecue sauce. Ensuring they are evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate. For about 15 minutes.
- Layer the sliced onion. At the bottom of the baking dish. Then place the marinated chicken on top. Followed by the diced bell peppers. And pineapple chunks. Drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce. Over everything. Toss lightly. And sprinkle the chopped jalapeño on top. Season with salt. And pepper to taste.
- Bake the dish uncovered. For 30-35 minutes. Or until the chicken. Reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once done. Spoon the sauce. And juices. Over the chicken. Before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Simply swap out your regular barbecue sauce. For a gluten-free version. Most barbecue sauces contain hidden gluten. In the form of modified food starch. So be sure to check the label. You’ll also want to double-check. Any seasoning packets, like ranch or taco mixes. As they can also contain gluten. The rest of the ingredients—chicken, pineapple, peppers, and spices—are naturally gluten-free. Making this dish an easy adaptation. For those with dietary restrictions!