Pineapple Glazed Chicken (Sweet & Savory Baked Chicken with Pineapple)

Yield

3–4 servings

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 800 g chicken wings or drumettes (or bone-in thighs)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Sauce

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, with 1/4 cup juice)

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken

1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

2. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Sear the chicken (optional but recommended)

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2. Sear chicken skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until golden.

3. Transfer to a baking dish.

3. Make the pineapple glaze

1. In a saucepan, combine:

   • Pineapple chunks + juice

   • Soy sauce, honey, ketchup, oyster sauce

   • Garlic and ginger

2. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes.

3. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

4. Bake

1. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken.

2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.

3. Brush remaining sauce on top and broil 3–5 minutes for caramelized finish.

5. Finish & Serve

1. Spoon extra glaze over the chicken.

2. Garnish with extra pineapple if desired.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice, fried rice, or roasted vegetables.
Flavor profile: sweet, savory, tangy, and sticky.