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Baked Pineapple Chicken Thighs
Baked Pineapple Chicken Thighs feature boneless, skinless chicken thighs seared and then baked in a sweet and tangy sauce made from pineapple tidbits, chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic powder. The dish is finished with fresh green onions and parsley for a bright garnish. The result is juicy chicken with caramelized edges and a thickened pineapple glaze.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits drained (1 can)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion peeled and diced
- 8 chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
- green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the pineapple tidbits, chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Place an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Then add the oil, onion, and chicken thighs once the skillet is hot.
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken has a golden brown color. (see note)
- Pour the pineapple sauce over the chicken thighs. Then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to sit 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up as it cools.
- Serve warm with chopped green onions and parsley on top, if desired.
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Notes
- If an ovenproof skillet is unavailable, transfer chicken and onions to a baking dish before adding sauce and bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2thighs
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
216mg
(72%)
Sodium
751mg
(31%)
Potassium
810mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2thighs | |
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 751mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.