Yesss 🍍🍗 Pineapple Baked Chicken is sweet, savory, juicy, and perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinner. Here’s a flavorful, foolproof version:
🍍 Pineapple Baked Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated (optional but amazing)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Make the sauce
Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, oil, pepper, and paprika. - Assemble
Place chicken in a baking dish.
Pour sauce over the top.
Scatter pineapple chunks around and over chicken. - Bake
Bake 30–40 minutes (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
Baste halfway through for extra flavor. - Thicken (optional)
Remove chicken. Pour sauce into a small pan.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick.
Spoon back over chicken. - Serve
Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Serve over rice.
🔥 Flavor Boost Options
- Add sliced bell peppers for color
- Add chili flakes for sweet-heat
- Swap soy sauce for teriyaki for a richer glaze
- Use bone-in thighs for juicier results
Want a sheet-pan version with veggies, grilled version, or Hawaiian-style with bacon? 😏
