How to Make Barbecue Pineapple Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbecue Pineapple Chicken is a mouth-watering dish that combines the sweetness of grilled pineapple with the tangy and savory flavors of barbecue sauce and tender chicken. This recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, backyard barbecues, or just a simple weeknight dinner. The combination of juicy chicken and caramelized pineapple creates a perfect balance of flavors that will please everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (18 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 6 chicken leg quarters

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix barbecue sauce, pineapple, garlic powder, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  • Lay chicken legs in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour barbecue sauce mixture on top, making sure to coat all of the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from the oven and let cool 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place baked chicken on the hot grill and cook until browned on each side, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    666 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 2017mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 769mg