Island Baked Chicken
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Island Baked Chicken recipe, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and baked in a tangy-sweet marinade featuring pineapple juice, lime, honey, soy sauce, and aromatic spices like ginger and allspice. The dish is elevated with colorful slices of red bell pepper and fragrant green onions, creating a stunning presentation. Optional coconut milk adds a creamy finish, while a garnish of fresh cilantro ties everything together. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this island-inspired dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables to make the most of its luscious sauce. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is your gateway to an easy, tropical escape!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 stalks green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
- 1 large red bell pepper (sliced)
- 0.25 cup coconut milk (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, coconut milk (if using), and ground allspice. Whisk until well mixed.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour the prepared marinade mixture over the chicken thighs. Scatter the sliced red bell pepper and white parts of the green onions around the chicken in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the cooking juices halfway through baking for extra flavor.
Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the green onion tops and chopped cilantro over the chicken for garnish.
Serve the Island Baked Chicken with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a side of your choice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.1 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 3924 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.6 g | ||
| Protein | 172.4 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3284 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
