By Heather
What a slam dunk! Made this for dinner and we ate it again the n
Updated at: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:32:37 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Nutrition per recipe
Calories2482.2 kcal (124%)
Total Fat135.5 g (194%)
Carbs175.3 g (67%)
Sugars143.8 g (160%)
Protein141.3 g (283%)
Sodium8810.7 mg (441%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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3 poundschicken thighs
bone-in, skin-on

1 cuppineapple juice

½ cupsoy sauce

½ cupbrown sugar
packed

⅓ cupketchup

¼ cupchicken broth

2 tablespoonsfresh ginger
grated

2garlic cloves
minced

2 teaspoonssesame oil

1 tablespooncornstarch

1 tablespoonwater

Fresh pineapple
for garnish, optional

Green onions
sliced for garnish, optional

Sesame seeds
for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Servings 4
Step 2
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in a large baking dish.
Step 3
2. In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a low boil.
Step 4
3. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring, until slightly thickened.
Step 5
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour this slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 6
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 7
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to an hour, until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized. Baste the chicken with sauce halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
Step 8
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 9
8. Garnish with pineapple slices, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds before serving.
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