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By Joanie Zisk Published: Aug 3, 2020 · Updated: Feb 15, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Broiled Chicken with Pineapples For One

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a chicken breast topped with charred pineapple slices on a white plate.

Broiled Chicken with Pineapples is a quick and easy meal option. One chicken breast marinated in a simple yet flavorful marinade is topped with pineapple slices and cooked under your broiler until golden.

one chicken breast on a white plate with slices of pineapples on top next to cooked green beans.

Why This Recipe Works

Easy chicken recipes have always been the solutions when I didn't have a clue as to what to make for dinner.

When I want to enjoy a meal with minimal prep and cook time, chicken recipes seem to come to the rescue each and every time. This broiled chicken with pineapple recipe is one of my favorites. It's easy to make, cooks in minutes, and is incredibly delicious.

Broiling chicken is so underrated. So many times, when we want to cook chicken we default to baking it or cooking it on a grill. When you broil chicken, specifically a chicken breast, the chicken cooks very quickly and is beautifully caramelized on the outside and juicy on the inside. Broiling is a method of cooking that I would urge you to consider.

Ingredient Notes

See ingredient box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil in this broiled chicken recipe as well as in every other recipe on One Dish Kitchen that calls for olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil. It is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. Because of the way extra virgin olive oil is made, it retains more true olive taste. It also contains more of the vitamins and minerals found in olives. It's my favorite type of olive oil to use but you may use a lighter olive oil instead.
  • Lime juice: For best flavor, I recommend using freshly squeezed lime juice but you can use bottled instead.
  • Salt and black pepper: For flavor. Feel free to reduce or add more of either ingredient.
  • Chicken: Use 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast.
  • Pineapple: See below for ways to use up leftover pineapple slices.
  • Butter: Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the chicken and pineapples to melt while broiling.
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How To Make This Recipe

  • Make the marinade: Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. If you don't have lime juice, you can use lemon juice instead.
  • Coat the chicken with the marinade: You can either place the chicken in a glass dish and pour the marinade over the chicken or you can place the chicken in a zip top bag, pour the marinade over the chicken and seal up the bag. This is the method I prefer because I can just throw away the plastic bag after the chicken has marinated and there is no extra bowl to clean.
two photos: one of a marinade for chicken and the other showing a piece of chicken in a bag with the marinade.
  • Broil the chicken: Place the chicken on a small rimmed baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over: Remove the chicken from the oven and flip the chicken over with a fork. Place two slices of pineapple and butter on top of the chicken.
a piece of chicken on a baking sheet topped with butter and two pineapple slices.
  • Cook chicken: Put the chicken back into the oven to cook for 8-10 minutes. If your chicken is thicker, it will take a little longer to cook.
  • Insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken to check for doneness. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
a food thermometer inserted into a chicken breast on a baking sheet.

Pro Tip: If you'd like the pineapples to have a more charred look to them, just flip the chicken over one last time for 2-3 minutes and the pineapples will caramelize slightly.

Expert Tips

  • Make sure to position the oven rack 5" to 6" inches below the heating element in your oven.
  • Be sure to preheat the broiler before putting the chicken in to cook.
  • Turn the chicken over after about 5 minutes to let the other side of the chicken cook.
  • Keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks so that it doesn't burn or char.
  • After the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and cover the chicken to let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will allow the chicken to hold on to its juices and it will be tender and juicy when are ready to enjoy it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Broiling?

Broiling is a cooking technique where food is cooked below direct, high and dry heat. For best results make sure the surface of the chicken is 5 to 6 inches from the heating element.
The great thing about broiling is that it cooks food quickly. This means that it's easy to burn foods if you get distracted. Be sure to watch the chicken as it cooks or stay close by to check on it periodically.

How Do You Know When The Chicken Is Fully Cooked?

You will know that the chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. The temperature can be measured with a food thermometer which is inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

a piece of chicken with a wedge of pineapple on a fork with the chicken on a plate in the background

What To Serve With Broiled Chicken

  • Baked Beans
  • Potato Salad
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Rice Pilaf

What To Do With Leftover Pineapple Slices

If you have any pineapples left over from this broiled chicken with pineapple recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake For One
  • Mini Pineapple Sheet Cake
  • Pineapple Oat Cake
  • Tropical Smoothie

Other Single Serving Chicken Breast Recipes

Each of these chicken recipes call for using 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast.

  • Chicken Caprese
  • Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • Chicken Margherita
  • Mediterranean Chicken
  • Chicken Fajitas

Pro Tip: Consider keeping chicken pieces in the freezer so you can easily pull one out, defrost it, and cook it when ready. Look for chicken breasts (or thighs) and purchase them when they're on sale. Then, immediately divide, individually wrap and freeze pieces for later use. The USDA recommends freezing chicken breasts no longer than nine months for optimal quality.

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broiled chicken on a white plate next to green beans.

Broiled Chicken with Pineapples For One

Broiled chicken with Pineapples is a quick and easy meal option. A chicken breast is marinated in a simple yet flavorful marinade, topped with pineapple slices and cooked under your broiler until golden.
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See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 pineapple slices
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter , cut in half
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Instructions

  • Combine the oil, juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place the chicken breast in a shallow bowl or in a zip top plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the dish or bag and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Position the top rack of the oven about 5"-6" from the heating element. Set the oven to broil and let it preheat to high.
  • Transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and broil the breast for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and flip the chicken over with a fork. Place 2 slices of pineapple on top of the chicken breast and put the slices of butter on top of each pineapple slice.
  • Return the chicken to the oven to broil for an additional 8 minutes, until nicely browned and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. The broiling time will vary based on the power of the heating element. Be sure to closely watch the chicken as it cooks so that it doesn't burn.
  • Place the chicken on a plate and cover for 10 minutes to allow the meat to rest before slicing.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Make sure to position the oven rack 5" to 6" inches below the heating element in your oven.
  • Be sure to preheat the broiler before putting the chicken in to cook.
  • Turn the chicken over after about 5 minutes to let the other side of the chicken cook.
  • Keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks so that it doesn't burn or char.
  • After the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and cover the chicken to let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will allow the chicken to hold on to its juices and it will be tender and juicy when are ready to enjoy it.
Nutrition Facts
Broiled Chicken with Pineapples For One
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 440 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 450mg20%
Potassium 141mg4%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 407IU8%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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  1. Ann M. says

    June 07, 2022 at 11:44 am

    This was the first one dish kitchen meal I made and it was fantastic. The short list of ingredients is deceiving--this tastes wonderful! I made two breasts and used the second one on a salad for lunch the next day which was also very good!

    Reply
  2. Phyllis Cotterman says

    February 25, 2022 at 11:33 am

    Wondering if this is fresh or canned pineapple? My inclination would be to use fresh, but the pix look canned.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      February 25, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      I used canned pineapple but you can use fresh.

      Reply
  3. Rose says

    August 02, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Made this recipe last night and it was delicious!! Loved the charred pineapple on top of the chicken. Definitely a keeper for me! Thanks for such great recipes Joanie.

    Reply
  4. Susie Cooper says

    November 23, 2020 at 1:49 am

    I really enjoyed this recipe. It was simple and delicious. Will be cooking it again soon!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      November 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your feedback.

      Reply
  5. Kathy House says

    September 11, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Can I broil with the chicken on a Sil-Pat?

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      September 14, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      It is not recommended. Silpat can't be used under a broiler. Instead, I recommend using either aluminum foil to line the baking sheet or don't use anything.

      Reply
  6. bernard lyne says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:07 am

    I cooked the chicken and pineapple in my glass bowled halogen cooker on 220 degrees for a couple of minutes longer than suggested, rather than grilling (broiling) so that I didn't need to constantly need to keep an eye on it. Worked fine, was tasty, and served with a simple salad of cherry tomatoes, lettuce, olives, apple, radish and handful of raisins with simple olive oil/Balsamic dressing. I'm a widowed U.K. pensioner

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      August 10, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      I'm so happy you enjoyed the chicken recipe, Bernard. Thank you for your feedback.

      Reply

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