Description
Sticky Pineapple Chicken Thighs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, promising a burst of flavor in every bite. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a luscious pineapple sauce, then seared to perfection before baking. This dish is ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, making it a delightful addition to your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and ginger and dicing pineapple.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Let the marinade sit for 10 minutes.
- Marinate chicken thighs in half the mixture in a resealable bag for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
- Add pineapple around the chicken and pour remaining marinade over everything. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg