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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowls

These quick and easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowls only require 6 main ingredients, they come together in about 25 minutes, and they're perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken, freezer friendly, make ahead
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 2 bell peppers (I used one yellow one red), cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small red onion peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small fresh pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2/3 cup good-quality bbq sauce* homemade or store-bought
  • optional toppings: lemon slices finely-chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.  Add chicken, season it with a few pinches of salt and pepper.  Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.  Transfer chicken to a clean plate, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the sauté pan.  Add peppers and onion, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the pineapple and sauté for 3-4 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables reach your desired level of tenderness.  (I like mine with a bit of crisp, not completely soft.)
  • Add the cooked chicken and bbq sauce to the sauté pan with the veggies, and toss everything until combined.  Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately over rice or quinoa (or plain, or whatever sounds good), garnished with your desired toppings.  Or, refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

*Since the BBQ sauce is our main seasoning here, be sure to use a good one!  I'm a big fan of my homemade version, since I get to control the ingredients (namely, sweeteners) with it.