Best 7 Baked Chicken With Pineapple Chunks Recipes

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**Baked Chicken with Pineapple Chunks: A Tangy and Tropical Treat**

If you're looking for a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare, look no further than baked chicken with pineapple chunks. This delectable dish combines the savory taste of chicken with the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices and herbs, then baked until tender and juicy. The pineapple chunks add a burst of sweetness and acidity, while the addition of vegetables like bell peppers and onions provides a colorful and nutritious touch. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and can be easily customized to suit your own preferences. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy marinade, or want to add different vegetables, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This pineapple chicken is such a step up from a plain chicken breast. My family thinks the glaze also tastes good over ham. -Mary Ealey, Smithfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce, garlic salt and ginger. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened. , Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BAKED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGHS



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My family asks me to make these Pineapple Chicken Thighs all the time, and I know your family will love them too!

Provided by Aubrey

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 ounces pineapple tidbits (drained (1 can))
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small yellow onion (peeled and diced)
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the pineapple tidbits, chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
  • Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Place an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Then add the oil, onion, and chicken thighs once the skillet is hot.
  • Sear the chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken has a golden brown color. (see note)
  • Pour the pineapple sauce over the chicken thighs. Then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly and thickened.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to sit 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up as it cools.
  • Serve warm with chopped green onions and parsley on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 thighs, Calories 507 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 216 mg, Sodium 751 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 27 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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I'm always on the lookout for low-fat recipes that are scrumptious, too, like this pineapple chicken recipe. Quick-cooking chicken breasts get wonderful, sweet flavor from pineapple, honey and teriyaki sauce. -Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken over medium heat in oil until juices run clear, 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.) , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Stir in the honey, teriyaki sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic exchanges

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

BAKED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Ginger and crushed pineapple flavor tender juicy chicken in this main dish recipe from Marcille Meyer of Battle Creek, Nebraska. Orange marmalade and lemon juice add just a hint of refreshing citrus tang. "It's simple to put together, low in fat and tasty, too," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the broth, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon ginger; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set aside 1/4 cup pineapple (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use). In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, orange marmalade, lemon juice and remaining ginger. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken in a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with pineapple mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I combined two of my favorite recipes. Crispy fried chicken in an Asian sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by Malia Brinkley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed
¼ cup shoyu (soy sauce)
½ cup oil for frying, or as needed
½ cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup water, divided
½ cup white vinegar
½ large yellow onion, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 large green bell pepper, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and soy sauce in a glass or ceramic bowl and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Heat oil in a large wok to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While the oil is heating, whisk flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and black pepper together in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  • Fry chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 8 minutes per batch. Remove to a plate.
  • Discard any oil remaining in the wok. Return the wok to medium-high heat and add sugar, 1/2 cup water, and vinegar. Heat through, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Add onion and continue cooking for 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup water and stir until completely mixed. Add to vinegar mixture in the pan along with pineapples and bell pepper chunks. Continue cooking until sauce thickens and bell peppers are just cooked, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 648.3 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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

Provided by HESSELMJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
⅓ 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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir ketchup and brown sugar into melted butter, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Whisk cornstarch into vinegar until smooth; pour into pan. Whisk constantly and add salt, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir pineapple into sauce.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour pineapple sauce over chicken.
  • Bake until sauce is bubbling, 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 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapple: Using ripe pineapple chunks will ensure they are sweet and juicy, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and spices helps infuse it with flavor and makes it more tender.
  • Sear the chicken before baking: Searing the chicken in a pan before baking helps to create a golden-brown crust and lock in the juices.
  • Use a baking dish with a lid: Baking the chicken in a dish with a lid helps to keep it moist and prevents it from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the pineapple sauce: Basting the chicken with the pineapple sauce during baking helps to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Serve with rice or vegetables: Serve the baked chicken with rice or vegetables to create a complete and balanced meal.

Conclusion:

This baked chicken with pineapple chunks is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory chicken, and tangy sauce creates a flavorful dish that will be enjoyed by everyone. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the pineapple chunks add a touch of sweetness and acidity. The sauce is thick and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the chicken and pineapple. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or potluck.

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