Pineapple Barbecue Chicken Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and tangy barbecue sauce combine for an easy flavorful dinner.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 4 pieces, 115 g each)
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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120 ml low sugar honey barbecue sauce, divided
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560 g canned pineapple chunks, drained
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7 ml olive oil
# How to Prepare:
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Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired.
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Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread one-third of the barbecue sauce over the chicken and rub to coat. Distribute pineapple chunks evenly over the top.
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Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the chicken and pineapples. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow flavors to meld.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove dish from refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken.
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Bake uncovered for 32 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74°C. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to verify doneness. Cooking time may vary by thickness of chicken breasts.
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Remove dish from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and juiciness.
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Slice chicken against the grain for more tender bites.