🍍 Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Tidbits
A sweet-and-savory dish combining tender chicken thighs with juicy pineapple — perfect for a quick, tropical-inspired dinner.
📝 Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced or grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced bell peppers or green onions for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. - Brown the chicken:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. - Make the sauce:
In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté 30 seconds. Stir in pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey. Bring to a simmer. - Cook chicken in sauce:
Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Simmer 10–15 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken, until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and sauce thickens slightly. - Serve:
Garnish with sliced bell peppers or green onions. Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
✨ Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and pineapple juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add a dash of red pepper flakes for a sweet-spicy kick.
- For a baked version, place chicken and sauce in a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version where the chicken and pineapple cook together all day for tender, flavorful results.
