Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – Plain Chicken

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe – a sweet and tangy tropical-inspired dish! Juicy chicken breasts baked in a rich pineapple BBQ sauce with a hint of soy, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for dinner!

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Baked Barbecue Chicken

Hawaiian BBQ chicken is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will have your taste buds singing. The chicken breasts are baked until tender and juicy, soaking up all the rich flavors of the pineapple BBQ sauce. The sauce thickens to a luscious glaze that coats the chicken beautifully, making every bite a delicious explosion of tropical BBQ goodness.

How to Make Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

This dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, butter, cornstarch, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and chili powder in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until it starts to thicken.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake in a preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Garnish with green onions.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this dish. You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
• Variations/Additions:
  • fresh ginger
  • green onions
  • dash of liquid smoke
  • crushed pineapple
• Can I make Hawaiian BBQ Chicken ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the dish ahead of time and store the pan covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • For best results, bring the dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave.
  • Leftovers are delicious chopped up in a rice bowl or on a salad.

What to Serve Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

This chicken is a staple at our house. We love the sweet and savory flavors in the dish. Hawaiian BBQ chicken pairs beautifully with a mix of tropical and classic sides to complete the meal. 

• Serve it with fluffy white rice or egg noodles to soak up the sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce.
  • Make sure to pour the sauce left in the pan over the chicken and rice/noodles. It is SOOOO good.
• For a bit of crunch, a crisp green salad with a light citrus vinaigrette or a colorful coleslaw works wonderfully. 
• For a heartier side, consider roasted sweet potatoes or grilled vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.
• To keep the tropical theme going, add Hawaiian rolls or buttery cornbread as a finishing touch. 

Whether it’s a casual dinner or a backyard gathering, these sides make Hawaiian BBQ chicken a standout dish.

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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe – a sweet and tangy tropical-inspired dish! Juicy chicken breasts baked in a rich pineapple BBQ sauce with a hint of soy, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for dinner!

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.

• Place chicken in a lightly greased 9×13-inch pan. Set aside.

• Whisk together remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 minute. Pour sauce over the chicken.

• Bake for 30-40 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF

• Serve over cooked rice or egg noodles.

• I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this dish. You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
• Variations/Additions:
  • fresh ginger
  • green onions
  • dash of liquid smoke
  • crushed pineapple
• Can I make Hawaiian BBQ Chicken ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the dish ahead of time and store the pan covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • For best results, bring the dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave.
  • Leftovers are delicious chopped up in a rice bowl or on a salad.

Steph