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Pan-seared chicken thighs coated in a shiny pineapple glaze with fresh pineapple chunks and green onions.

Hawaiian Pineapple Glazed Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 green onions , sliced for garnish

Method
 

  1. Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and sear for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the same skillet and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. In a small cup, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then whisk it into the boiling sauce.
  7. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
  8. Stir in the fresh pineapple chunks.
  9. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them to coat thoroughly.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.