Ingredients
Scale
- 2½–3 pounds (1-1.5kg) chicken thighs (5–6 thighs)
- salt and pepper to taste (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons (4-5g) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (2g) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (2g) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (3-4g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (1-2g) white pepper
- ½ teaspoon (2g) bouillon powder or salt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) cooking oil
- 2 cups (500g) chopped pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
- ¼ cup (25g) minced onion
- 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (3g) sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
- 2 cups (470ml) pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon (21g) honey
- 1 sprig thyme
- ½ teaspoon (1-2g) freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken, rinse, and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine onion powder, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, and bouillon powder. Sprinkle this spice blend on both sides of the chicken thighs, saving some for the glaze.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ (205℃).
- Heat oil in an oven-proof cast-iron pan.
- Add chicken skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly browned, then set aside.
- Clean the pan, leaving some oil, and add more if necessary.
- Brown the pineapple for 7-8 minutes until caramelized, then remove and set aside.
- Add garlic, onions, smoked paprika, and optional hot sauce to the pan.
- Pour in pineapple juice and honey, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 2 minutes, adjusting seasoning with reserved spices.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add thyme, and bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5-10 minutes, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Last Step:
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Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha or add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg