Easy Oven Baked Pineapple Chicken

These Baked Pineapple Chicken Wings are the perfect mix of sweet and savory, with a flavorful marinade made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Whether baked or grilled, they're easy to make and always a hit at parties!

Two other great one chicken dinners to try are my Tangerine Garlic Chicken and also the Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken.

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This Baked Pineapple Chicken is marinated in a honey, soy and pineapple juice mixture and then it's baked to perfection. It's tender, moist and packed with flavor! Pineapple juice is the base of this sauce. Chicken and pineapple are a wonderful combination!

Looking for a fun, tropical-inspired dish for your next gathering? These Baked Pineapple Chicken Wings are juicy, sticky, and packed with bold flavors. Marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic, then baked to crispy perfection, these wings are sure to become a favorite.

Whether you serve them at a summer cookout, game day, or weeknight dinner, they're easy to make and they go really nicely with so many sides. Plus, you can bake or grill them for a smoky twist.

We grilled some pineapple slices on the side in a grill pan. It is fantastic served with the pineapple. If you bring this dish to a party, it will be the first one to go! Another idea is to bake the slices or pineapple chunks in the pan alongside the chicken.

The pineapple gets so soft! When you serve the chicken you could line the serving plate with the pineapple slices and it is just such a stunning presentation.

💖Why we love baked chicken with pineapple

• Perfect for Parties - These wings are always the first to disappear at any gathering!
• Sweet & Savory - The combination of pineapple, honey, and soy sauce gives the wings a delicious balance of flavors.
• Easy & Versatile - You can bake or grill them, depending on your preference.
• Minimal Ingredients - Simple pantry staples come together for bold, tropical flavors.

What is Huli Huli Chicken?

Once the mixture is infused, you bake while turning and glazing with mixture. This recipe is often called Huli Huli Chicken. Legend has it that the name Huli-Huli came about by chance. A man named Ernest Morgado barbecued mass quantities of chickens between two grills.

When the chicken was ready to flip, people would yell, "Huli!," Hawaiian for "turn." Morgado trademarked the name "huli-huli" through the Pacific Poultry Company in 1967. The chicken does get turned and glazed, turned and glazed while it's baking. That's when all the magic happens!

Let's move on to the recipe! There are many different versions of this Hawaiian chicken recipe. Some versions are made with a lot of spice. If you can handle the spice, feel free to use something to give it a kick.

This recipe has a little bit of spice. Leave it out if it's not to your liking. The marinade is so easy to put together and just so tasty! It is an often requested recipe, perfect for a party, and it never disappoints! Be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand! It's total finger food. Don't be shy and grab a few. Grab them fast before they completely disappear!

🍽️ How to make baked pineapple chicken

Here is how to make this pineapple baked chicken (the full recipe is below!):

• Step 1: Make marinade-It is all about the marinade! This chicken is so moist and tender and full of flavor. The recipe begins with marinating the wings in a winning mixture of soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey and ginger.
• Step 2: When the marinade is prepped, it goes all over wings in a zipped plastic bag and you let it marinade for a bit.
• Step 3: Once the oven is ready to go, you place the wings in your prepped baking pan. The marinade gets brushed on the chicken ½ way through the baking time. You could grill some pineapples to serve with them or bake pineapple chunks or slices in the oven with the chicken. Either way you can't go wrong!

What to Serve with Baked Pineapple Chicken Wings

• Easy Pickled Cucumber Salad - A refreshing, tangy salad that balances the sweet and savory flavors.
• Corn & Cucumber Salad - Light, crunchy, and perfect with these tropical wings.
• Rosemary Focaccia - A flavorful bread to soak up all the extra sauce.
• Broccoli Salad - Crunchy and delicious, with a tangy and creamy dressing.

For another take on a flavorful chicken-style dish, this crispy vegan fried chicken is a great plant-based alternative with a crunchy, golden finish.

🫙 Leftover and Storing pineapple chicken baked

• To store: Let the chicken cool completely, then transfer it with the sauce to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• To reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat, spooning the sauce over the chicken as it heats. You can also reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts-just be careful not to overdo it, so the chicken stays juicy.
• To freeze: This dish freezes well! Place the cooled chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as above.

📃 Substitutions & Variations for pineapple chicken

Swap the protein:

• Use boneless chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.
• Try shrimp or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian twist.
• Pork tenderloin or boneless pork chops also pair beautifully with pineapple!

Change the sweetener:

• Use maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave instead of honey if that's what you have on hand.
• For a refined sugar-free version, try coconut sugar or date syrup.

Adjust the heat:

• Not a fan of spice? Skip the sriracha or use just a small dash.
• Want more heat? Add sliced fresh jalapeños, crushed red pepper, or a spoonful of chili garlic sauce.

Try a different fruit:

• Fresh mango or peach slices work wonderfully in place of pineapple.
• Canned pineapple works too-just use chunks in juice, not syrup.

Sauce swaps:

• Tamari or coconut aminos can be used in place of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
• A splash of orange juice instead of pineapple juice creates a citrusy variation with a similar sweet balance.

Add-ins to bulk it up:

• Toss in red bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for more color and crunch.
• Stir in cooked rice or serve it over noodles for a full meal.

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Baked Pineapple Chicken

This Easy Oven Baked Pineapple Chicken is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, with a flavorful marinade made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Whether baked or grilled, they're easy to make and always a hit at parties!

Prep Time25 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, pineapple

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Lora

Equipment

• 1 large baking sheet

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon honey
• ¼ cup chicken broth I used my own
• 1- inch piece ginger root peeled and finely grated
• 2 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
• scallions white and light green parts thinly sliced
• grilled pineapple wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

• Place chicken wings in a large zipper-lock freezer bag. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal bag, and toss to coat. Cover remaining sauce in bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Place bag of chicken in refrigerator and let marinate for 25 minutes ( and up to 8 hours).
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and coat with olive oil. Set aside.
• Remove the chicken from the bag. Place the chicken wings on the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Pour the reserved marinade from the bag into a bowl and set aside.
• Remove pan from the oven and turn the wings over using tongs. Lower the temperature to 375 Spoon on the reserved marinade over the wings and return the pan to the oven. Continue baking for another 30-40 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
• Serve chicken wings with thinly sliced scallions and grilled pineapple, if desired.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1364mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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