Hawaiian Baked Chicken
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this irresistible Hawaiian Baked Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, juicy bone-in chicken thighs baked in a luscious sauce made with sweet pineapple juice, salty soy sauce, rich honey, and a hint of tangy ketchup, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors. Complemented by fragrant garlic and ginger, the chicken is seared to golden perfection before being oven-baked with vibrant pineapple chunks, forming a beautiful caramelized glaze. Easy to prepare in just one oven-safe skillet, this dish saves you time on cleanup while delivering a gourmet feel. Garnished with fresh sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds, it’s a visually stunning and mouthwatering centerpiece for family dinners or tropical-themed gatherings. Pair it with fluffy steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple, or store-bought)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear them for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Stir to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then whisk it into the sauce to thicken slightly.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the sauce. Add the pineapple chunks around the chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for a few minutes to cool slightly.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving, if desired.
Serve the Hawaiian Baked Chicken with steamed rice or a side of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 802 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
