Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the tanginess of BBQ sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite brand)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce and pineapple chunks. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer the Chicken:
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat them evenly with the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to absorb some of the sauce.
- Serve:
- Once the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish the skillet pineapple BBQ chicken with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.
- Serve the chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes such as rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
This skillet pineapple BBQ chicken is flavorful, juicy, and perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Enjoy the combination of tangy BBQ sauce and sweet pineapple in every bite!
