Description
Discover the irresistible taste of our Orange Barbecue Grilled Chicken Recipe, where juicy chicken breasts are beautifully grilled and glazed with a tangy orange barbecue sauce. This dish is complemented by sweet grilled pineapple, making it a perfect centerpiece for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner. With its vibrant flavors from fresh ginger and orange zest, this easy-to-prepare meal is guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice (drained)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, orange zest, grated ginger, and reserved pineapple juice (½ cup). Set aside half for serving.
- Preheat your grill to 350° – 400°F and oil the grates using paper towels dipped in cooking oil.
- Sear chicken on the grill; baste with half the prepared sauce. Grill for about 8 to 10 minutes per side until cooked through (juices run clear).
- Grill pineapple slices until lightly charred.
- Serve grilled chicken with pineapple slices and remaining barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg