Homemade Pineapple Baked Chicken
This Pineapple Baked Chicken is going to be your next crowd-pleaser. Marinated chicken thighs coated in a delicious pineapple sauce and oven-baked for the best flavors. Bring your family together with this perfect weekend dinner with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tsp all-purpose seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp browning
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp green seasoning recipe below
Pineapple Sauce
- ¾ cup crushed pineapple in pineapple juice
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp all-purpose seasoning
- ¼ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Remove any skin and fat from chicken thighs. Wash chicken in water, lime juice, and vinegar. Pat dry and set aside.
- Season chicken with the ingredients listed above. Get the full recipe for the green seasoning below. Allow to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- In a medium saucepan, combine ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes, then set aside to slightly cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the baking pan with oil, then layer the chicken thighs.
- Brush each chicken thigh with pineapple sauce. If any is leftover, pour over the chicken before covering it with a foil and placing it in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to an hour.
- Turn at 20-minute intervals to ensure the chicken is even cooking. You can brush sauce over the chicken at each interval.
- Remove the foil at the last interval. Remove from the oven when the juices of the chicken run clear.
- Serve as desired.
Notes
Notes for Making Pineapple Baked Chicken:
- Green seasoning recipe here.
- You can get into the Caribbean spirit and use sprigs of thyme tied together to make a pastry brush and use it to coat chicken with sauce. The flavors using the thyme can add even more flavor.
- This recipe goes well with mashed potatoes or your favorite green salad.
- Add ½ tsp cornstarch or flour to the sauce and stir consistently for a thicker sauce consistency.