Description
A simple and flavorful Pineapple Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken cutlets baked with tangy barbecue sauce, sweet pineapple slices, and a savory brown sugar-soy glaze for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 tablespoons barbecue sauce (divided, thick works best)
Toppings
- 2 cups pineapple (sliced or rings)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 6 thin cutlets. Brush both sides generously with barbecue sauce, using about 2 tablespoons of sauce per cutlet.
- Arrange pineapple: Place the pineapple pieces or slices evenly on top of each barbecue-coated chicken cutlet.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and soy sauce until it forms a paste. Spoon this mixture evenly over the pineapple on each piece of chicken.
- Bake chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, baste the chicken by spooning the pan sauce over the pineapple and chicken to add extra moisture and flavor.
- Rest and serve: Remove the pan from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- This recipe uses only 5 simple ingredients, making it quick and easy for weeknight dinners.
- Using thick barbecue sauce helps the flavors hold onto the chicken better during baking.
- To prevent burning, baste the chicken in the last few minutes instead of earlier in the baking process.
- Resting the chicken after baking ensures tender, juicy results.
- You can substitute pineapple slices with pineapple chunks if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 661 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
