Description
Slam dunk chicken thighs deliver bold Mediterranean flavors through a perfect blend of herbs and spices. Crispy skin and juicy meat make this dish a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) ketchup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tbsps fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsps sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
- Fresh pineapple slices, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange chicken thighs in a single layer within a spacious baking dish, ensuring ample room for even cooking.
- Sauce Creation: Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat, simmering until the mixture develops a rich, aromatic profile.
- Sauce Thickening: Whisk cornstarch with water, then slowly integrate into the bubbling sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, luxurious glaze that clings beautifully to the chicken.
- Coating and Roasting: Generously drench chicken thighs with the prepared sauce, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then roast in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, intermittently basting to intensify caramelization and flavor depth.
- Finalization: Confirm chicken’s doneness by verifying an internal temperature of 165°F, allowing the sauce to develop a sticky, burnished finish, then remove from oven and let rest briefly for juice redistribution.
- Serving: Garnish with vibrant pineapple slices, delicate green onion slivers, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, presenting a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish that promises to tantalize taste buds.
Notes
- Marinade Magic: Simmer sauce slowly to develop deep, rich flavors that will completely transform your chicken’s taste profile.
- Temperature Precision: Always check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee safe, juicy meat without overcooking.
- Basting Brilliance: Regularly brush sauce during roasting ensures maximum caramelization and prevents dry chicken surfaces.
- Resting Ritual: Allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes after cooking so internal juices redistribute, creating incredibly tender and succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 60min
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg