Description
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a tantalizing dish that transports your taste buds to the islands with every bite. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, perfectly complemented by smoky grilled pineapple. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish not only pleases the palate but also makes for an impressive presentation. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a flavorful and colorful meal that’s sure to delight your guests and family 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
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a resealable bag, mix chicken, oil, and half of the marinade (barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic). Seal and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Preheat Grill: Grease and preheat your grill to medium-high.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from bag (discard marinade) and grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill Pineapple: Place pineapple slices on the grill for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Brush grilled chicken with reserved sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg