Description
A sweet and savory dish featuring chicken breasts baked with pineapple chunks and barbecue sauce, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, then add the pineapple chunks on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier version, use skinless chicken breasts and low-sugar barbecue sauce. Consider adding bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: barbecue, chicken, pineapple, easy recipe, family meal