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Baked Pineapple Chicken

Magical 40-Minute Baked Pineapple Chicken Dinner


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A sweet and savory dish combining tender chicken with juicy pineapple, baked to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
  4. Add pineapple chunks around the chicken.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Serve hot with rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor.
  • Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pineapple
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: baked pineapple chicken, sweet and savory chicken, easy dinner recipe