⏱ 30 min total

Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken

Name: Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tsp Olive oil; 1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; 2 slice or ring (3" dia) with liquid Pineapple; 1 ⅓ tbsp Barbecue sauce; ¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ⅓ medium Scallions

Per 1 serving · 222 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

327

16%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
16g
20% of calories
Carbs
25g
31% of calories
Fat
18g
50% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken (222 g) has 327 calories, with 16 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), niacin (30% DV) and Vitamin B6 (34% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

147cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

24g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

22 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein32%
Niacin30%
Vitamin B634%
Vitamin B1224%
Phosphorus23%
Manganese47%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C16%
Vitamin K13%
Thiamine13%
Riboflavin (B2)14%
Iron14%
Zinc13%

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20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat23%
Cholesterol31%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 25 min

1
Heat an oven-safe large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Sear the chicken until golden on both sides and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate.
3
Reduce heat to low. Pour about 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice from canned sliced into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits until the liquid simmers (1/2 cup for original 6 serving recipe, about 4 tsp per thigh).
4
Stir in the barbecue sauce and simmer until glossy and thickened, 1–2 minutes. Taste and season with a pinch of salt if needed. Thin with more pineapple juice if the sauce gets too thick.
5
Nestle the chicken and pineapple slices into the sauce, turning to coat and spooning sauce over the top.
6
Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler and set the broiler to High. Broil the skillet for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and lightly caramelized.
7
Top with the sliced jalapeño and scallions and serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (222 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	30 μg	3%
Vitamin C	14 mg	16%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	15 μg	13%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	14%
Niacin	5 mg	30%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	34%
Folate (B9)	12 μg	3%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	24%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	50 mg	9%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	32 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	383 mg	8%
Magnesium	35 mg	8%
Phosphorus	161 mg	23%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.2 mg	17%
Manganese	1 mg	47%
Selenium	19 μg	34%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	102 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	10 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	11 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	1,062 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	22 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 327 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

62min
Walking (3.5 mph)
39min
Cycling (moderate)
27min
Running (6 mph)
46min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken?

One serving of Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken (1 serving) has 327 calories, which works out to 147 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken?

344 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken?

22 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (222 g)

Calories327

% Daily Value*

Total fat 18g	23%
Saturated fat 4.6g	23%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 344mg	15%
Total carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 22g
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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