BBQ Pineapple Chicken Recipe: A Sweet and Savory Dish for Your Next Meal

Like many other households, your family probably gathers during meal times to share stories from their day. As dinner is a crucial part of your daily routine, it's important to serve something both nutritious and delicious. You might want to consider a recipe like a barbecue pineapple chicken to satisfy those criteria.

This grilled chicken dish is packed with sweet and savory flavors, and made with easy and delicious ingredients. The sweetness of the grilled pineapples paired with the slightly spicy barbecue sauce makes for a delicious meal. Serve it with easy grilled vegetables or black bean and corn salad.

Helpful Tips and Recipe Suggestions

• You can use either chicken breast or chicken thighs for this recipe depending on your preference. Additionally, it can be transformed into a kabob recipe by cutting the marinated chicken into pieces and skewering them with pineapple, fresh peppers, and onions. Brush everything with the marinade and grill it.
• While pineapple is a great option for this recipe, you can also experiment with other types of fruit. Grilled peaches would be a tasty alternative and you could enhance the barbecue sauce with some peach nectar.
• If you enjoy spicy food, try adding Sriracha to the barbecue sauce for a sweet and spicy flavor. However, if you prefer non-spicy dishes, you can omit them or serve them separately for those who want them.

Some Tools and Products Used When Cooking This Recipe

• If you don't own a gas or charcoal grill, you can use a grill pan to grill indoors. You can choose between a nonstick version which is easy to clean or a cast iron version that provides deeper grill marks and smokier flavor.
• If you struggle with cutting pineapples into even rings, consider using a pineapple corer. This handy tool can slice a pineapple into perfect rings in just one minute, making it a worthwhile investment if you consume pineapples regularly.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup bbq sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tsp Sriracha (optional, add more to taste)
• 2 cups pineapple chunks

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha mix until combined. Add the chicken to the mixture making sure each piece is coated in marinade. Let it sit for 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Spray pineapple slices with cooking spray. Grill bbq chicken and pineapple for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. If your chicken is thinner, cook less time on each side (Poultry internal temperature should 165°F).
3. While the chicken is cooking, boil the leftover marinade in a saucepan. After 4-5 minutes, once it has slightly reduced, serve it with the chicken and Pineapple

What are some good side dishes to serve with pineapple barbecue chicken?
To balance out the warm, soft sweetness of the dish, you can choose either fluffy white rice or a bright salad, or even both. You can also add some crisp and fresh vegetables in either case. The sweet and spicy sauce of the dish will make the rice taste amazing.
Is it necessary to marinate the barbecue pineapple chicken overnight?
If you want, you can marinate it ahead of time. Even though the cuts of meat are small, they will absorb a significant amount of BBQ flavor in just 15 minutes. However, you can marinate it for up to a day without causing any harm.
What is the shelf life of refrigerated barbecue pineapple chicken?
Leftover poultry should not be kept in the refrigerator for more than three to four days.
Outdoor Kitchen Outlet
If you're looking to make your next cookout more delicious and flavorful, try this simple recipe. And if you need help choosing a grill for your outdoor cooking needs, check out Outdoor Kitchen Outlet. We offer a range of high-quality grills in different sizes and styles to make your selection process simpler. Visit our website or call us at (888) 667-4986 and start cooking some yummy grilled BBQ Pineapple Chicken.