Description
This Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is sweet, smoky, and bursting with tropical flavor. Juicy chicken is glazed with a pineapple-infused barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection, then topped with caramelized pineapple and fresh green onions. It’s an easy summer dinner that’s perfect for cookouts, weeknight meals, and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 pineapple rings
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Brush chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken: Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the Hawaiian BBQ sauce.
- Grill pineapple: Place pineapple rings on the grill during the final few minutes and cook until lightly caramelized.
- Finish: Continue grilling chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest: Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Top each piece with grilled pineapple, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness and flavor. For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the BBQ mixture. Serve with coconut rice, grilled vegetables, or a tropical fruit salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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