Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a flavorful, tropical-inspired dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce. This healthy American BBQ classic is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner.

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (about 300g each)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Steps

  1. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
  4. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  5. While the chicken is grilling, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Once the chicken is done, brush some of the thickened sauce over the top and let rest for a few minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken and serve it drizzled with the remaining sauce, garnished with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Carbs: 32 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains antioxidants from pineapple and ginger, which can help reduce inflammation.

Tags

AmericanHealthyBBQ