Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken (Hawaiian-Style)
A vibrant Hawaiian-style dish featuring tender chicken baked with pineapple, bell peppers, onion, and a homemade teriyaki sauce for a sweet-savory meal.
12 Servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 small red onion cut into chunks
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
Prepare the oven and baking dish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Arrange the vegetables and pineapple
- Place the pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and red onion evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Add the chicken
- Arrange the chicken thighs or breasts on top of the vegetables and pineapple.
Prepare the teriyaki sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and one tablespoon of warm water until smooth. In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, white pepper, and the cornstarch mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Increase the heat to bring it to a boil, whisking constantly, and allow it to boil for one minute until thickened. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
Coat the chicken
- Spoon the teriyaki sauce over the chicken pieces, turn them, and spoon additional sauce to coat both sides thoroughly.
Bake the dish
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through.
Serve
- Remove from the oven and serve warm. This dish pairs excellently with steamed white rice, brown rice, or coconut rice.
Notes
To make this dish gluten-free, replace the soy sauce with tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce. Ensure that the apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, and all other ingredients used are labeled gluten-free.