Fragrant chicken baked with pineapple and potatoes
6 servings
120 minutes
Fragrant chicken baked with pineapple and potatoes is a gastronomic symphony that combines the tenderness of chicken meat, the sweetness of pineapples, and the richness of potatoes. This recipe draws inspiration from European cuisine but adds an exotic touch thanks to the pineapple, making the dish extraordinarily juicy and aromatic. The spice marinade fills the chicken with rich flavor while baking with cheese creates an appetizing golden crust. Perfect for festive dinners or cozy family gatherings, its balance of sweet and salty adds a special sophistication. Served hot with herbs or fresh vegetables, it creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This dish will not only delight gourmets but also impress guests with its rich, memorable taste.
1
We take chicken breasts, first wash them, dry them, cut them into portions, and place them in a pot. We also add all the spices, salt, and pepper, mix everything thoroughly, cover with a lid, and leave the pot with the meat to marinate in the refrigerator for about 30-40 minutes.
- Chicken breast: 5 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
While the chicken is marinating, let's work on the potatoes. We peel, wash, and slice them into rings no thicker than half a centimeter. Place them in a deep bowl, add salt and pepper.
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Then take a deep baking tray, line it with parchment paper or grease it with oil, and place the sliced potatoes. On top of the potatoes, add pieces of pineapple, and on top of them, add the sliced chicken pieces.
- Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Canned pineapple: 10 pieces
- Chicken breast: 5 piece
4
We are preparing the sauce. In a container, mix the syrup from pickled pineapples with mayonnaise, add crushed garlic, stir everything together, and pour the resulting sauce over the meat with potatoes and pineapples on the baking sheet.
- Canned pineapple: 10 pieces
- Mayonnaise: to taste
- Garlic: 1 clove
5
Preheat the oven to 180–200 degrees and bake the chicken for about one and a half hours. About ten minutes before it's done, take out the tray, sprinkle grated cheese on top, and continue baking until fully cooked.
- Cheese: 100 g