Pineapple BBQ Chicken Bowl is an good versatile and delicious dish, which is precisely why it’s so popular, especially during the summer. It’s great for a family dinner (your kids will love the sweet pineapple), and perfect for busy weeknights since it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. The biggest reason people love this recipe, and you’ll love it too, is to use Sunday Meal Prep, so the chicken and sauce taste even better the next day after the flavors have melded in the fridge (you can easily store it in glass jars for work lunches throughout the week).
Pineapple BBQ Chicken Bowl is a protein-rich meal thanks to the chicken breasts, and it’s naturally dairy-free. While it’s a healthy dish, I’ve included some ingredient substitutions in this article to add even more nutrients and fiber, making it extra healthy.
Grilled chicken with pineapple is a quick, delicious, and budget-friendly meal because it uses basic ingredients found in every home. I almost forgot, this meal is suitable for those with gluten sensitivity. Just make sure that the barbecue sauce you buy is gluten-free.
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Ingredients
Yield: 4 Servings
- Chicken Breast – 1 pound (Cut into bite-sized cubes)
- Pineapple Chunks – 1 cup (fresh or canned works, just drain the juice first)
- BBQ Sauce – 1/2 cup
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
- Cooked white rice – 2 cups
- Green Onions – 2 tablespoons (chopped up for the garnish)
Suggestions & Alternatives:
- Healthy – Use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of regular white rice to easily pack in some extra nutrients and fiber.
Easy Pineapple BBQ Chicken Bowl Recipe
Sweet, tangy, and savory flavors come together in this easy Pineapple BBQ Chicken Bowl. Browned chicken and pineapple simmer in BBQ sauce, served over warm rice. It is the perfect fast, family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (make sure the skillet is hot throughout before placing the chicken in it).
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet. Season it with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the BBQ sauce and pineapple chunks, then stir until the chicken is well coated.
- Let it simmer for about 3 minutes, until the sauce is warm and slightly thickened.
- Divide the rice among 4 bowls, then place the barbecue chicken and pineapple on top of the rice.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- As I told you above in the article, this recipe is ideal for Meal Prep, so you can store the meal in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (the chicken and sauce taste better the next day)
- My advice to you for making the meal extra healthy is to use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of regular white rice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 477Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 678mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 2gSugar: 20gProtein: 39g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.