Get ready for a trip to a tropical island with Live Well Alabama’s Aloha Chicken. Step into the Live Well Alabama Kitchen for this tropical chicken recipe that is sure to be a new favorite for the whole family. Pineapple and chicken may be the new combination you never knew you needed.

“This is a great recipe for your little helper in the kitchen. Let your child spoon in sauce and spread veggies around in the pan. Enjoy a pineapple chunk or two before mixing them in. Kids are more likely to eat new foods when they help cook!” -Katie Funderburk, Alabama Extension nutrition specialist, and registered dietitian

Tip: Try serving it over cooked whole-grain rice. Also, try this recipe with fresh pineapple. Choose one that is firm but slightly soft when squeezed.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 6 skinless chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• ¾ cup sweet barbecue sauce
• 2 cups red pepper, sliced
• 1 can pineapple chunks, 20 ounces, drained

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Set to the side.
• Mix chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Coat chicken on both sides with mixture.
• Place chicken in pan.
• Top chicken with barbecue sauce.
• Spread peppers and pineapple around chicken.
• Bake 40 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

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Download the recipe here: Printable Live Well Recipe Aloha Chicken