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Two platefuls of Hawaiian baked chicken served with a pineapple topping.

Hawaiian Baked Chicken

Katerina | Diethood
Hawaiian Baked Chicken marinated in a garlicky-pineapple juice mixture is the most flavorful chicken you will ever make! It’s a fast and easy recipe the whole family will love!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1 can (20-oz) pineapple chunks, juice reserved
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
For the Pineapple Topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 can (20-oz.) pineapple chunks

Instructions
 

  • Lightly pound chicken just enough to even it out; do not pound it thin.
  • In a large plastic ziploc bag, combine chicken breasts, pineapple juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and paprika.
  • Seal bag and place in fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  • Lightly grease a baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Remove chicken from bag and shake off any excess; discard marinade mixture.
  • Transfer chicken to prepared baking pan; set aside.
  • In a frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add mustard, honey, and pineapple chunks; stirring occasionally, cook for 2 minutes, or until bubbly and fragrant.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Spoon pineapple mixture over chicken.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Serve.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
 

Nutrition

Calories: 202 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 87 mg | Sodium: 224 mg | Potassium: 427 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 240 IU | Vitamin C: 4.1 mg | Calcium: 10 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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