Sticky Pineapple Chicken Thighs

Enjoy the tropical flavors of Sticky Pineapple Chicken Thighs, featuring succulent chicken thighs and a luscious pineapple sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Tropical

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken thighs

For the Sauce

1 can Pineapple tidbits
½ cup Pineapple juice 100% juice for best flavor
½ cup Chicken stock
¼ cup Soy sauce
2 tablespoons Sesame oil
¼ cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Garlic powder

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 medium Diced onion

For Seasoning and Garnishing

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Freshly chopped green onions for garnishing
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley for garnishing

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
whisk
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Whisk together the pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Set the sauce aside.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced onion and then sear chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes per side.
Pour the prepared pineapple sauce over the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over fluffy rice for a complete meal.

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