3-Ingredient Juicy Pineapple Chicken

3-Ingredient Juicy Pineapple Chicken

Tender chicken thighs braise in sweet pineapple juice for a glossy, tangy weeknight dinner.

Total 40 min Makes 4 servings Calories 340/serving

Dietary

Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This simple skillet dinner relies on pineapple juice and preserves to tenderize chicken while building a sticky, caramelized glaze. With just three ingredients plus pantry staples, it comes together quickly and pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. Add the chicken thighs and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

  4. Whisk together the pineapple juice and pineapple preserves in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken in the skillet.

  5. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 minutes.

  6. Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high, then simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  7. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve warm.

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    3-Ingredient Juicy Pineapple Chicken

    This simple skillet dinner relies on pineapple juice and preserves to tenderize chicken while building a sticky, caramelized glaze. With just three ingredients plus pantry staples, it comes together quickly and pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.

    40 min 4 servings 340 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 cup pineapple juice
    • 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    Method

    1. 1

      Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

    2. 2

      Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    3. 3

      Add the chicken thighs and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

    4. 4

      Whisk together the pineapple juice and pineapple preserves in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken in the skillet.

    5. 5

      Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 minutes.

    6. 6

      Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high, then simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    7. 7

      Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve warm.