Island-Style Pineapple Chicken
Island-Style Pineapple Chicken features tender baked chicken coated in a glossy pineapple-brown sugar glaze with hints of soy and Worcestershire for a balanced sweet-tangy bite. Butter enriches the sauce while crushed pineapple adds bright bursts of fruit throughout. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want a tropical twist that pairs well with rice or a simple salad.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Pineapple Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the ketchup and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the vinegar until smooth, then pour it into the pan. Whisk in the salt, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a simmer while whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and remove from the heat.
- 3
Arrange the chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour the pineapple sauce over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is browned and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 599.69 kcal High 30%
- Protein 38.58 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 18.8 g 7%
- Total Fat 40.9 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 14.53 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.13 mg High 61%
- Sodium 592.72 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 15.98 g --
- Added Sugars 2.89 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 2.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 340.87 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 16.1 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.39 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Island Style Pineapple Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Chicken Wings, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 599.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Pineapple Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Chicken Wings, Cornstarch, Crushed Pineapple. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Pineapple Chicken?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 599.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Pineapple Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Island-Style Pineapple Chicken healthy?
- Island-Style Pineapple Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 599.69 calories and 38.58 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 592.72 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.53 g (73% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.89 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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