Here’s a Hawaiian‑style roasted chicken recipe with tropical flavors — sweet, tangy, and rich, perfect for dinner 🍍🍗 (inspired by classic island chicken dishes like Huli‑Huli chicken, a beloved Hawaiian favorite)(Napoleon)
Hawaiian Bliss Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 whole roasting chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Tropical Glaze
- 1 cup pineapple juice (canned or fresh)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1–2 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1–2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Optional Garnish
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
- Pineapple slices
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the whole chicken dry and rub all over with olive oil or melted butter. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Make the Hawaiian Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
3. Roast
- Place the chicken breast‑side up in a roasting pan. Pour half of the glaze over the chicken.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with the glaze every 20–25 minutes. The chicken is done when the juices run clear and internal temperature at the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- In the last 10 minutes, brush with the remaining glaze for a sticky, caramelized finish.
4. Rest & Serve
- Let the chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, and optional pineapple slices. Serve with rice or veggies.
Tips
- For even more tropical flavor, add pineapple chunks in the roasting pan around the chicken.
- This glaze is similar to Huli‑Huli sauce — a sweet, tangy island basting sauce that’s iconic in Hawaiian cooking.(Wikipedia)
- Serve with coconut rice or grilled pineapple for a complete Hawaiian‑inspired meal.
Would you like a slow cooker version of this Hawaiian roasted chicken too? (It’s great for hands‑off cooking!) 🍍😋
