Description
Delight your palate with this Orange Barbecue Grilled Chicken Recipe, where vibrant citrus flavors meet the smokiness of barbecue. Infused with fresh ginger and sweet pineapple juice, this dish offers a refreshing twist on classic grilled chicken. Perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, it boasts a unique taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and versatile serving options, this recipe is destined to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- Optional: 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple slices in juice (drained)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, orange zest, ginger, pineapple juice, and brown sugar (if using). Reserve half for serving.
- Preheat the grill to 350°F – 400°F and oil the grates with oiled paper towels.
- Grill chicken breasts for about 8-10 minutes per side, basting with sauce until cooked through.
- After removing chicken, grill pineapple slices until lightly charred.
- Serve the chicken with grilled pineapple and extra sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg