Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken
Baked sweet Hawaiian chicken is a juicy, flavorful dish made with tender chicken and a sweet pineapple sauce. This baked sweet Hawaiian chicken recipe is perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, and family-friendly meals.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 –3 chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Hawaiian Sauce:
- 1 can pineapple chunks with juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
- 1/2 cup onions
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple (with juice), brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ketchup.
- Pour sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Optional: Remove some sauce, mix with cornstarch, and return to thicken.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Do not overbake to keep chicken tender.
- Use pineapple juice for richer flavor.
- Add vegetables for a one-pan meal.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.