Jamaican-style Pineapple Baked Chicken
This Pineapple Baked Chicken is going to be your next crowd-pleaser. Marinated chicken coated in a delicious pineapple-based sauce and oven-baked for the best flavors. Bring your family together with this melt-in-your-mouth weekend dinner with your favorite sides.
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.