Jamaican-Style Pineapple Baked Chicken
This Pineapple Baked Chicken is going to be your next crowd-pleaser. Chicken thighs coated in a delicious pineapple marinade and oven-baked for the best flavors. Bring your family together with this perfect weekend dinner with your favorite sides.
I have been tweaking this chicken recipe for some time now.
Pineapple Baked Chicken isn’t something you think of making for dinner, but if you’re looking for something different, then you’re in the right place.
When I first made this recipe, I made a pineapple sauce to coat the chicken. Now I want an easy dinner recipe without the hassle.
One of my favorite things about this chicken dinner recipe is the Caribbean element of combining my homemade green seasoning marinade.
The sweet and savory flavors are the perfect combination to win over even the pickiest of eaters.
If you’re like me and love a good weekday dinner recipe that turns into a one-pot meal, then look no further.
Why You Should Make This Recipe?
Here are some reasons why this should be your new dinner idea:-
- Budget-Friendly: Following the ingredients in this recipe, you can make this every weekend.
- Super Easy To Make: Most of the work is in the prepping. Once you’ve placed your chicken in the oven, you can move on to other things.
- Make Ahead of Time: The perfect make-ahead dish for any potluck, barbeque, or a simple gathering.
- Versatile Side Options: Enjoy this recipe with almost any side option you choose.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: If you’re into meal prepping, this is perfect. You can make batches of this recipe for the week.
Ingredients to Use
Where I’m from, baked chicken is the basis for this recipe.
However, I love a good experiment, and trying pineapple and baked chicken doesn’t sound like a bad combination.
I also wanted to add a little Jamaican love by using my homemade green seasoning marinade to enhance the flavor combos.
The flavors and aroma will spread throughout your kitchen for a homely feeling.
The best part about this recipe is that the ingredients are already in your pantry.
Even the marinade is easy to make from scratch, or you can pick up a bottle of your favorite chicken marinade at the store.
- Chicken: any of your favorite parts work
- Seasoning: all-purpose seasoning, jalapeno powder, cumin, ginger, browning sauce, brown sugar, ketchup
- Coconut oil
- Pineapple juice
- Jamaican green seasoning marinade
Did You Know? There are many benefits to using pineapple juice, but for this recipe it’s perfect for tenderizing meat.
Think juicy, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth chicken. I certainly enjoyed every bite of this with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots on the side.
If you’re looking for more pineapple-based recipes, you can also try my Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham or Pineapple Skin Tea.
How to Make Pineapple Baked Chicken
This easy oven-baked chicken dinner recipe will be your new favorite go-to weekday dinner.
Let your oven work for you while you binge-watch your favorite episode or work on your sides.
Enjoy juicy, flavorful baked chicken and pineapple for the best combo of sweet and savory in every bite.
Steps:
- Wash chicken in water, lime juice, and vinegar. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside–skin on or off based on your preference.
- In a bowl, season chicken with ketchup, cumin, pineapple juice, oil, green seasoning marinade, all-purpose seasoning, browning sauce, and sugar. Allow to marinate for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Layer the chicken thighs in a baking tray and cover with half the marinade. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and pour any remaining marinade. Brush sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for another 20 – 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Broil for 5 minutes to give the chicken a nice crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes: For the best results, marinate your chicken overnight or at least 2-3 hours.
Serving Suggestions
Working on your sides can be easy while your chicken is in the oven.
You can binge-watch Brooklyn 99 (like I do constantly) while making some of the best side recipes.
Some of my favorite side dishes to go with this recipe are:
- Steamed Veggies
- Fettucine Noodles
- Mashed Potatoes
- Side of rice
- Coleslaw
- Green Salad
Tips For Making Pineapple Baked Chicken
If you’ve reached this far in the post, then I want to offer you some tips to ensure you make the perfect Jamaican-style pineapple baked chicken.
- Green seasoning recipe here.
- You may reduce the remaining half of the marinade to a thick sauce by pouring it into a small saucepan over medium heat and stirring. This also limits the leftover liquid from baking.
- In some Jamaican homes, sprigs of thyme are tied together as a pastry brush to coat the chicken with sauce. This adds an extra layer of aromatics and flavor.
- Adding layers of pineapple slices over chicken to bake adds vibrancy and sweetness to this chicken dish.
- Throw in your favorite veggies, such as carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin, for roasting to make this a one-pot meal.
- This recipe goes well with mashed potatoes or your favorite green salad.
Feel free to leave more tips you’ve tried when you make this easy dinner recipe.
Storage Tips
Store your leftover chicken in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-4 days.
Reheat leftovers in your microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a small pot on medium-low heat.
I’ve never had this dish last more than 2-3 days in my house, and that’s because I meal-prep with the leftovers for weekday lunches, so I know it won’t last for you either :).
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Jamaican-style Pineapple Baked Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken parts 2 breasts +2 thighs or 2 legs, 2 wings
- 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tbsp browning sauce
- 2 tsp jalapeño powder
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 2-3 tbsp green seasoning see below
Instructions
- Wash chicken in water, lime juice, and vinegar. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside–skin on or off based on your preference.
- In a bowl, season chicken with the ingredients listed above. Allow to marinate for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Layer the chicken thighs in a baking tray and cover with half the marinade. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and pour any remaining marinade. Brush sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for another 20 – 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Broil for 5 minutes to give the chicken a nice crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Notes for Making Pineapple Baked Chicken:
- Green seasoning recipe here.
- You may reduce the remaining half of the marinade to a thick sauce by pouring it into a small saucepan over medium heat and stirring. This also limits the leftover liquid from baking.
- In some Jamaican homes, sprigs of thyme are tied together as a pastry brush to coat the chicken with sauce. This adds an extra layer of aromatics and flavor.
- Adding layers of pineapple slices over chicken to bake adds vibrancy and sweetness to this chicken dish.
- Throw in your favorite veggies, such as carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin, for roasting to make this a one-pot meal.
- This recipe goes well with mashed potatoes or your favorite green salad.
