Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

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I love this baked chicken with pineapple and brown sugar. The sauce is sweet and tangy! I serve it over rice and accompany it with green beans. This recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law many years ago.

close up view of Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • ¼ cup vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple

  • 3 pounds assorted chicken pieces such as breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add ketchup and brown sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Whisk cornstarch into vinegar in a small bowl until smooth, then pour into the pan. Whisk in salt, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer while continuing to whisk constantly. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple and remove from the heat.

  3. Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour pineapple sauce over top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is browned and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Cook’s Note

I usually double the sauce since my family really enjoys it. I also use slightly less butter than what is called for, and it still comes out great.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521 Calories
31g Fat
20g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 776mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 460mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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