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Baked Pineapple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs baked to perfection with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on for best flavor
Pineapple Glaze
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Mix well to create the glaze.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour half of the glaze over them, ensuring they are well coated.
Baking
  1. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the chicken.
  3. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (74?C).
Serving
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve with your choice of sides, drizzling extra glaze over the chicken if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.

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