Baked Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple

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Published Jul 9, 2024 ∙ Kristina Stosek

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This gluten-free Baked Hawaiian Chicken With Pineapple is a standout dish for its simplicity and tropical flavors. It’s perfect for everyday meals and special occasions, impressing guests with its unique blend of savory and sweet taste. The chicken is tender with crispy skin smothered in the most delicious Hawaiian pineapple sauce. Pair it with saffron rice with mint and caramelized onions for a complete and delicious meal.

BAKED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE IN A CASSEROLE DISH

Tips for Making Baked Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple

Chicken Selection: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces like thighs or drumsticks for the best flavor and juiciness.
Pineapple Freshness: Fresh pineapple chunks are ideal, but you can use canned pineapple in juice (not syrup) as a substitute.
Sauce Thickness: Adjust the tapioca starch amount to achieve the desired sauce thickness.
Flavor Enhancement: Marinate chicken in pineapple juice and tamari sauce beforehand for extra flavor infusion.

FAQs

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs? Yes, boneless, skinless chicken breast can be used, but adjust cooking time to prevent overcooking and dryness.

Can I make this dish ahead of time? Yes, prepare the chicken and sauce ahead, store separately, then combine and bake when ready to serve.

How do I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

Substitutions

  • Maple Syrup: Substitute with honey, agave, or brown sugar.
  • Tapioca Starch: Cornstarch or arrowroot starch can be used as a thickener.
  • Fresh Pineapple: Use canned pineapple in juice

 

Hawaiian chicken

Pineapple, The Key Ingredient 

Pineapple is surprisingly tasty in savoury dishes such as this baked chicken dinner. The tropical fruit gives this Hawaiian dish a zesty fresh flavour rather than sweet, setting this chicken recipe apart from most.

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Baked Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple: Recipe Review

This Baked Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple has a tender, flavorful chicken with crispy skin and deliciously unique pineapple sauce. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for family dinners and entertaining guests.

If you have any fresh pineapple left over from this recipe, try one of our gluten-free pineapple dessert recipes!

 

Baked Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple

10 reviews
Published Jul 9, 2024 · Kristina Stosek
Prep Time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
45 min
Serves:
6-8

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. coconut oil
8 chicken thighs, bone in with skin
1 medium size yellow onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite size pieces
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp.minced ginger (about 1-inch of ginger)
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup GF Tamari sauce
1 Tbsp. GF tapioca starch/flour
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
Sea salt to taste
Black sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Season chicken with salt
  3. Heat coconut oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over high-heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden. About 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and arrange chicken pieces in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  4. Remove most of the oil from the wok. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute over medium heat
  5. In a small bowl mix maple syrup, tamari sauce and tapioca starch until smooth. Add sauce and pineapples to the wok and cook over medium heat until the sauce starts to thicken. Once the sauce starts to thicken remove it from the heat immediately and pour it over the chicken
  6. Bake until chicken is browned and fully cooked. About 40 minutes
  7. Serve over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds

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