Description
Pineapple ginger glazed chicken thighs bring tropical Hawaiian flavors right to your dinner table. Sweet and tangy notes dance with spicy ginger, creating a mouthwatering meal that promises delicious adventure for eager palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Liquid and Marinade Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) pineapple juice
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) sesame oil
Flavor Enhancers and Thickeners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh pineapple slices
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), creating the perfect thermal environment for transforming chicken thighs into a culinary masterpiece.
- Position chicken thighs in a spacious baking vessel, allowing each piece ample room for an even roasting experience.
- Craft the glaze by combining pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan, orchestrating a flavor symphony over medium heat.
- Allow the liquid mixture to dance and bubble gently, reducing and concentrating its aromatic essence for approximately 10 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking water and cornstarch together, then fold this into the simmering sauce to achieve a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Lavishly drench the chicken thighs with the vibrant glaze, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated in the glistening mixture.
- Transfer the glazed chicken into the preheated oven, allowing it to roast for 50-55 minutes, periodically basting to intensify flavor penetration.
- Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing perfectly cooked meat.
- After removing from the oven, let the chicken rest momentarily, allowing internal juices to redistribute and enhance tenderness.
- Elevate presentation by adorning with fresh pineapple slivers, emerald green onion ribbons, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Capture the vibrant essence of tropical flavors with this game-changing chicken recipe that transforms ordinary dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Marinate chicken thighs overnight in half the glaze for deeper penetration of sweet-spicy pineapple ginger notes, guaranteeing maximum flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg