Description
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer gatherings. Marinated in a savory blend of barbecue sauce and soy sauce, this juicy chicken is grilled to perfection and served over sweet, caramelized pineapple slices. In just under an hour, you can impress family and friends with this flavorful meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Ideal for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prepping, this recipe brings a tropical twist to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple slices
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a resealable bag, combine chicken, oil, barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Seal and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken: Cook each side for 6-8 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Grill pineapple: Add pineapple slices to the grill for 2-3 minutes until heated through and charred.
- Serve: Brush grilled chicken with reserved marinade and garnish with cilantro. Serve with grilled pineapple.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with pineapple (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg