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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe – Sweet, Savory,

amanda
A sweet and smoky Hawaiian BBQ chicken recipe made in one skillet with juicy chicken, pineapple, and sticky barbecue sauce. Family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and weeknight-ready.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Quick Healthy Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce sweet or honey-style works best
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger optional
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Chopped green onions or fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, stir together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, garlic, grated ginger (if using), and pineapple chunks.
  • Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Pour sauce mixture over the chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Check for doneness (internal temp: 165°F). Simmer uncovered a few minutes more to thicken the sauce if needed.
  • Serve hot over rice or veggies, garnished with green onion or cilantro if desired.

Notes

You can grill the chicken instead, just brush with sauce during the last few minutes. Also great in the slow cooker or using leftover cooked chicken. Canned pineapple works perfectly fine too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
Keyword easy weeknight dinner, hawaiian bbq chicken, pineapple bbq chicken, skillet chicken, sweet and smoky chicken
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