Description
Pineapple Baked Chicken Thighs is a tropical-inspired dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors with tender, juicy chicken. This easy-to-make recipe features a mouthwatering marinade made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, and spices, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish can be served alongside rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that will impress guests of all ages. With its impressive presentation of caramelized pineapple rings on top, Pineapple Baked Chicken Thighs promises not just great taste but also visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pasted
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 cup canned pineapple juice
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 can pineapple rings, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt, pepper, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and Sriracha to create the marinade.
- Reserve ½ cup of the marinade for basting later.
- Add chicken thighs to the remaining marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange marinated chicken on the rack and bake for 15 minutes.
- Brush chicken with reserved marinade and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Broil for an extra 2–3 minutes to caramelize edges.
- Optionally add pineapple rings on top and broil for another minute until lightly charred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg