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These are a great way to get big flavor in a small bite! This cute Easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Cups appetizer won’t ruin your meal, and will be a hit at your next backyard BBQ. At 133 calories per serving, that adds up to only 67 calories for one prepared cup!

Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups

For an interesting combination, pair with Easy Pineapple Salsa.

What you will need to make Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups?

  • skinless chicken breasts
  • crushed pineapple
  • low-sugar BBQ sauce
  • dry ginger (a powder)
  • salt
  • reduced-fat mild shredded cheddar cheese
  • wonton wrappers
  • green onions

How you make Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups ?

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

Place the chicken breasts in a pot large enough to hold them all, and fill the pot with enough water to cover the chicken by about 1-2 inches. Add 2 dried bay leaves to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the chicken for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reads 165º F.

Using tongs, reserve the chicken on a plate. When it is cool enough to touch, shred it.

In a medium mixing bowl with tongs, toss together the shredded chicken, pineapple, BBQ sauce, ginger, salt, and ½ cup of the cheddar cheese.

Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups

To prepare the wonton cups, place them in the prepared muffin tin, with the corners slightly overhanging.

Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture into each wonton cup, and evenly top them all with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.

Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges of the wonton wrappers are golden, 10-12 minutes.

Garnish the top of the cups with the sliced green onions and serve warm.

Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups

Recipe
asy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups
Recipe
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Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups

Created by: Brooke Farmer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
4 servings
This Easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Cup appetizer won’t ruin your meal, and will be a hit at your next backyard BBQ. At 133 calories per serving, that adds up to only 67 calories for one prepared cup!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 cups cooked and shredded)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple in 100% juice, drained (8 ounce can)
  • ½ cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dry ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat mild shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 (3.5-inch) wonton wrappers
  • 24 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a pot large enough to hold them all, and fill the pot with enough water to cover the chicken by about 1-2 inches. Add 2 dried bay leaves to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the chicken for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reads 165º F.
  • Using tongs, reserve the chicken on a plate. When it is cool enough to touch, shred it.
  • In a medium mixing bowl with tongs, toss together the shredded chicken, pineapple, BBQ sauce, ginger, salt, and ½ cup of the cheddar cheese.
  • To prepare the wonton cups, place them in the prepared muffin tin, with the corners slightly overhanging.
  • Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture into each wonton cup, and evenly top them all with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges of the wonton wrappers are golden, 10-12 minutes.
  • Garnish the top of the cups with the sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Smart Points: 3

Nutrition

Serving: 2mini-cups | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 384mg | Sugar: 4g

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Easy Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Cups

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