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Baked Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

This kid-approved Baked Hawaiian Chicken recipe was a massive hit at a Valentine's Day dance for 75 fourth graders! Sweet and savory, it's guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters. Juicy chicken baked with tangy pineapple, a delicious homemade sauce, and a festive cherry in each pineapple ring – it's a showstopper that's surprisingly easy to make. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 280.7 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Hawaiian Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • maraschino cherries, as needed (for garnish)
  • pepper to taste
  • about 1 cup reserved pineapple juice

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How to Make Baked Hawaiian Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and place them in a shallow casserole dish or 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Sprinkle chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Drain one 20 ounce can of pineapple chunks, reserving the juice.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice (about 1 cup), 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary until the cornstarch is completely smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
  7. Arrange the pineapple chunks over the chicken, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
  8. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  10. Spoon the delicious sauce generously over the chicken before serving over rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

8g

Carbs

11g

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