When we think of “Hawaiian-style” flavors, some delicious things come to mind – the tangy flavor of pineapple, the sweetness of honey, and the tarty-saltiness of the spices.
In this baked chicken dish, you’ll be offering your taste buds exactly what you would expect – a mouth-watering and savory baked dish that provides a yummy twist on standard baked chicken.
Don’t be intimidated by the prep time required here – much of this is marinating time (something that can be accomplished during the workday or time out of the house).
Although the baking time for this dish won’t lead to a quickly served dinner, it is very “hands-off” – it makes it a perfect meal for weeknights when you want to relax a bit before dining.
As written, this recipe calls for chicken drumsticks – however, feel free to vary what you use depending on your preferences! We love chicken drumsticks because they’re a bit less expensive than some other chicken cuts, and kids seem to love eating them (although things might get a bit messy).
Aside from being tasty, chicken also offers a wondrous nutrient profile, including protein and Omega-3s. While we tend to advocate for pastured poultry over other options, use what you can afford.
This delicious main course recipe is best complemented with a similarly inspired vegetable side dish. A tasty and healthy option to try is this Hawaiian-style salad – just omit the chicken from this, prep while your chicken bakes, and serve together!
Baked Chicken with Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Recipe
Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min + 2 h Cook: 50 min
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 4 tbsp. raw honey
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. dried onion flakes
- ½ tbsp. cumin powder
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Place all of the ingredients, except the drumsticks, in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blend the sauce using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a marinating container with half of the sauce.
- Marinate the chicken for 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Remove the chicken from marinating container and place it on a baking dish.
- Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce all over the chicken and place in the oven.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
📖 Recipe
Baked Chicken with Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 4 tbsp. raw honey
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. dried onion flakes
- ½ tbsp. cumin powder
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients, except the drumsticks, in a saucepan.1 cup pineapple, 1 cup tomato sauce, ¼ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup coconut aminos, 4 tbsp. raw honey, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1 tbsp. dried onion flakes, ½ tbsp. cumin powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bring the mixture to a boil, lower heat to medium, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blend the sauce using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a marinating container with half of the sauce.10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
- Marinate the chicken 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Remove chicken from marinating container and place on a baking dish.
- Drizzle remaining BBQ sauce all over the chicken and place in the oven.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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