Description
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms your dining experience into a flavorful escape. This quick and easy recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, complemented by the smoky sweetness of grilled pineapple. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend cookouts, this dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also presents beautifully on the plate. With its lively flavors and vibrant colors, Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- Pineapple juice from can
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a resealable bag, combine the chicken and oil. Whisk together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl; add half to the bag. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Lightly grease grill grates and preheat to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Grill Pineapple: Add pineapple slices to the grill for 2-3 minutes until heated and slightly charred.
- Serve: Brush grilled chicken with reserved barbecue sauce, top with cilantro, and serve over grilled pineapple slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with pineapple (170g)
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg