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These BBQ Pineapple Pork Chops combine everything you love about a good backyard cookout with a juicy hit of pineapple that takes the flavor to a whole new level. The sweetness of the pineapple plays perfectly against the smoky, tangy BBQ sauce, and together they create a glaze that is absolutely next level.
Not a pork fan? No problem — this recipe works just as beautifully with chicken breasts or thighs. Same incredible flavor, same easy process, totally your call.
Whether you’re firing up the grill on a summer weekend or throwing these together on a weeknight, this is the kind of meal that feels a little fun and a little fancy without requiring much effort at all.
The pork chop recipe can be found here.
The chicken recipe can be found here.
Start by making the sauce. Combine the pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and minced onion in a mixing bowl, give it a good stir, and set it aside. It’s going to smell incredible and you haven’t even turned the stove on yet.
Season your pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides — or if you’re going the chicken route, same deal. Either one works beautifully here and the process is exactly the same all the way through.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add your protein. Sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate. They won’t be cooked through yet and that’s totally fine — they’ll finish up in the sauce, which is where all the magic happens anyway.
Pour the sauce into the same skillet and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. The sauce will be on the thinner side at first — if you prefer it thicker and more of a glaze, just mix together a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it right in. Totally up to you.
Return the pork chops or chicken to the skillet and let them simmer in that gorgeous sauce for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Pork chops are done at an internal temperature of 145°F, while chicken needs to reach 165°F. Either way, that sweet and smoky sauce is going to be doing incredible things while everything finishes cooking.
Stir in the pineapple tidbits, let them warm through, and serve immediately. Don’t forget to spoon plenty of that sauce over the top!
The pork chop recipe can be found here.
The chicken recipe can be found here.
Sweet pineapple, smoky BBQ sauce, and tender juicy meat all coming together in one skillet — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a little celebration every single time.
What makes this recipe so great is how versatile it is. Pork chops, chicken breasts, chicken thighs — whatever you’ve got in the fridge works here, and the result is always delicious. Simple enough for a busy weeknight but impressive enough for company, this one checks every box.
Happy Cooking!
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