This recipe delivers all the comfort of barbecue without the heavy grease. The chicken breasts are baked in a light, flavorful sauce made from crushed tomatoes, pineapple juice, and a hint of honey and molasses. Warm spices like ginger and garlic infuse the meat with savory depth, while the vinegar adds a bright tang. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet remains diet-friendly. Serve it hot from the oven with steamed vegetables or whole grains for a balanced, satisfying meal.
Low-Fat Oven Barbecued Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe delivers all the comfort of barbecue without the heavy grease. The chicken breasts are baked in a light, flavorful sauce made from crushed tomatoes, pineapple juice, and a hint of honey and molasses. Warm spices like ginger and garlic infuse the meat with savory depth, while the vinegar adds a bright tang. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet remains diet-friendly. Serve it hot from the oven with steamed vegetables or whole grains for a balanced, satisfying meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425ðF (220ðC).
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Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
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Add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Stir in canned tomatoes, breaking them up with the back of a spoon.
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Add pineapple juice, honey, cider vinegar, molasses, ground ginger, and salt.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Spray a shallow roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place chicken breasts in the prepared pan.
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Spoon the prepared sauce generously over the chicken.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
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Preheat the broiler while the chicken bakes.
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Transfer the pan to the broiler, positioning it 4 inches from the heat source. Broil for 2 minutes, watching closely, until the sauce caramelizes and bubbles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 248.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.1g8%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 85.8mg29%
- Sodium 2516.2mg105%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.3g7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 17.0g
- Protein 31.8g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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