How to Cook Baked Chicken with Pineapple
Baked chicken is a simple, oven-cooked dish where seasoned chicken is slowly cooked until tender, juicy, and lightly browned with rich, comforting flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: baked chicken, baked chicken with pineapple, chicken recipe, ulam ideas
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Manny
- 1 kilo dressed chicken cut in serving pieces
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp. MSG or granulated seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
How to cook Baked Chicken with Pineapple:
Cut chicken into small pieces. Marinate in soy sauce, salt, sugar and MSG.
Let stand for 1/2 hour. Place in baking pan, pour in pineapple chunks and 1/2 cup of its juice.
Baked in oven with 350 °F heat for 45 minutes or until done.
You may also steam-bake it in ordinary pan with a tight cover.
Garnish with spring onions or parsley.
Cooking Tips:
Choose the Right Cut of Chicken
Bone-in chicken stays juicier during baking because the bone helps distribute heat more evenly. Thighs and drumsticks are especially forgiving for beginners since they are less likely to dry out. If using breast meat, adding pineapple juice helps keep it moist.
Don’t Skip the Marinating Time
Even a short marinating period allows the seasonings to soak into the chicken and improve overall flavor. Salt and soy sauce help tenderize the meat while balancing the sweetness of the pineapple. Rushing this step can result in chicken that tastes bland on the inside.
Control Heat and Moisture While Baking
Baking at moderate heat prevents the sugar in the pineapple from burning too quickly. Covering the pan loosely during the first half of cooking helps trap moisture and keep the chicken tender. Uncovering near the end allows the surface to lightly caramelize for better flavor. 