Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

This dinner recipe is not one that I would normally think to try, but I was inspired by a similar Hy-Vee recipe that I made while at work. It smelled too good while making it not to give it a little twist and a try! I’m very happy with how it turned out and how easy it was, so it will definitely get added to my meal rotation now.

I made this recipe as a single chicken breast, but it was a large breast so I actually only ate half of it for dinner and saved the rest for left overs. However, this recipe can easily be multiplied to feed many more and would also be a great recipe to throw into a crockpot if that’s your style! I have a hard time adding serving sizes to recipes because what I might consider to be a serving, might not be the same for you or someone else. So, always take servings with grain of salt and understand that it’s okay if you eat more than that and it’s also okay if you eat less than that. Remember that nutrition is individual!

Health Benefits:

  • Chicken breasts are a popular source of protein, as one breast provides an average of 55 grams of protein.
  • Pineapples are very rich in vitamin C and manganese, but also contain antioxidants, digestive enzymes (“bromelain”) and more!
  • Mozzarella cheese is relatively low in sodium compared to other cheeses and provides both calcium and protein.

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

  • Servings: 1 chicken breast
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An easy and delicious dinner recipe that is full of flavor and is sure to become a new dinner staple!

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (I used Primal Kitchen)
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Place thawed chicken in an oven-safe pan, top with BBQ sauce and rub in slightly. Add green onions, and pineapple on top of chicken, then top with mozzarella. 
  3. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes (chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165° F).
  4. Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!

Brit

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