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Sweet Baby Ray’s Pineapple Chicken – Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken Recipe


  • Author: twiza amys

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, with juice)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional Garnish:

 

  • Green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2:

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Step 3:

Place the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer.

Step 4:

In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, pineapple (with some juice), honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.

Step 5:

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.

Step 6:

Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.

Step 7:

Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to caramelize the glaze.

Step 8:

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9:

 

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy
  • Use pineapple juice for extra flavor
  • Baste during cooking for richer glaze
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing honey
  • Let the dish rest before serving