Pineapple BBQ Chicken with Bacon Bliss: A Sweet, Savory Hug Straight from the Oven!
Make this Pineapple BBQ Chicken with Bacon: juicy chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, sweet pineapple, and crispy bacon with melty mozzarella. Easy and irresistible!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (thinner ones)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, low sugar
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and diced
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Toppings:
- Pineapple, diced
- Green onion, diced
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a BBQ party waiting to happen. This makes 4 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to sweet-savory bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing bacon mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Let’s get warm—preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with oil (I love that slick prep!). Set aside—ready for action (my kitchen’s buzzing with bake vibes!). It’s the cozy kickoff—pure baking magic!
Step 2: Prep the Chicken
Place 4 thinner, skinless, boneless chicken breasts in the dish—sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste (my heart races for that juicy prep!). It’s the simple base—pure seasoned delight!
Step 3: Add the BBQ Sauce
Spoon 1 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce over the chicken—spread it even (I grin at that tangy coat!). It’s the saucy heart—pure BBQ joy!
Step 4: Layer the Toppings
Top with 1 cup diced pineapple—scatter 6 strips cooked, diced bacon and ¼ sliced red onion (my kitchen smells like a cookout!). It’s the sweet-savory kick—pure flavor bliss!
Step 5: Add the Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella over the top—make it cheesy (my heart races for that melt!). It’s coming together—pure cheesy magic!
Step 6: Bake the Dish
Bake 25-30 minutes ‘til chicken hits 165°F—cheese bubbly (my kitchen’s a BBQ haven!). Broil 3-4 minutes—crisp that cheese (that first bite’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). Pull from oven—smells like summer (my table’s a feast!). It’s the tender finish—pure baked delight!
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
Top with extra diced pineapple and diced green onion—serve hot (my kitchen’s a sweet-savory dream!). Dig in—pure BBQ joy!