Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Breast Recipe – American Special
This easy Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts baked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with fresh pineapple and bacon, creating a delightful summer-inspired dish. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes and fresh coleslaw, or with sweet corn on the cob, for a delicious and hassle-free chicken dinner.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time35 min
- Total Time45 min
Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Breast Ingredients:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (we recommend fresh apple, but frozen is fine too)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- Coarse salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup of your favorite prepared bbq sauce
- 3 clove garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried garlic)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Chopped cilantro, to taste
How to Make Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Breast Recipe:
To prepare the baked chicken foil packets, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place four 12×12 inch (30×30 cm) squares of foil on your work surface. Arrange pineapple chunks and diced bell peppers in the center of each foil piece. Season with salt and pepper, then place a chicken breast on top of each. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño. Divide the sauce evenly over each chicken packet and sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro.
Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables to create sealed packets, pinching the ends tightly to secure.
Place the chicken foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Once cooked, carefully open the foil packets, drizzle the chicken with extra sauce, and broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up the chicken.
Serve the baked chicken foil packets immediately, garnished with more cilantro. Enjoy your meal!
In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño. Divide the sauce evenly over each chicken packet and sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro.
Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables to create sealed packets, pinching the ends tightly to secure.
Place the chicken foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Once cooked, carefully open the foil packets, drizzle the chicken with extra sauce, and broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up the chicken.
Serve the baked chicken foil packets immediately, garnished with more cilantro. Enjoy your meal!
Recipe Notes:
If your chicken breasts are too thick, simply slice them lengthwise into fillets for quicker cooking.
