Tropical Island Chicken
Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise with this Tropical Island Chicken recipe, a flavor-packed fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Juicy bone-in chicken thighs are marinated in a luscious blend of creamy coconut milk, zesty lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger and garlic. The magic continues with golden-seared chicken baked to perfection alongside tender pineapple chunks, all simmering in a fragrant tropical sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional chili flakes for a touch of heat, this dish is the ultimate escape for your dinner table. Serve over fluffy steamed rice to soak up every drop of the vibrant sauce, making it an irresistible centerpiece for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Keywords: tropical chicken recipe, pineapple chicken, coconut milk marinade, island-inspired chicken dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and sear them skin-side down in the skillet for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the chicken thighs and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the reserved marinade along with the pineapple chunks. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce and pineapple over the chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and optional red chili flakes for heat.
Serve with steamed rice or a side of your choice, spooning the pineapple sauce over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.9 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 4878 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.7 g | ||
| Protein | 170.2 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2690 mg | 57% | |
*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.
