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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

A sweet-and-savory Hawaiian BBQ chicken baked in a tangy pineapple-based sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup butter, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp white vinegar, 1 tsp salt (or to taste), 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp chili powder.
  • Whisk the sauce mixture over medium-high heat, bring it to a boil, and continue boiling for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  • Pour the hot sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes, then serve the chicken over cooked rice or egg noodles.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Meat Thermometer

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Adjust salt to taste.
  • Serve with rice or egg noodles as suggested.
  • Whisk cornstarch into the sauce to avoid lumps.