Pineapple Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno Salsa
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Pineapple Glazed Chicken with Jalapeño Salsa—a symphony of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors! Tender, golden-seared chicken thighs are bathed in a luscious pineapple-honey glaze infused with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then roasted to perfection for a sticky, caramelized finish. But the real game-changer? A vibrant jalapeño salsa bursting with diced pineapple, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, adding a bold, refreshing kick to each bite. Ready in under an hour, this show-stopping dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, delivering a tropical twist that will excite every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup pineapple (diced, fresh or canned)
- 2 jalapenos (seeded and finely diced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, combine pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then add it to the skillet. Stir the glaze continuously until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon the pineapple glaze over them.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the glaze halfway through cooking for added flavor.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the jalapeno salsa. In a medium bowl, combine diced pineapple, jalapenos, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the pineapple glazed chicken topped with the fresh jalapeno salsa. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 2852 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.4 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.9 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2188 mg | 47% | |
*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.
