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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2-3 tbsp green seasoning see below

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In a bowl, season chicken with the ingredients listed above. Allow to marinate for 2-3 hours.
  3. 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.
  4. Turn the chicken and pour any remaining marinade. Brush sauce over the chicken.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  7. 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.