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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Grilled to perfection, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken brings island flavors right to your kitchen. Marinated in a pineapple-infused BBQ sauce and served with caramelized pineapple rings, it’s juicy, sweet, tangy, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight tropical escape.

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Pineapple rings (fresh or canned)

BBQ sauce

Soy sauce

Minced garlic

Green onions (for garnish)

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, pineapple juice (or crushed pineapple), soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. Place chicken in a zip-top bag or dish, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Oil the grates lightly.
  4. Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Grill pineapple rings 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. During final grilling minutes, brush extra BBQ sauce over the chicken.
  6. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve with grilled pineapple. Garnish with green onions and parsley.

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