Sweet Glazed Chicken Thighs

Indulge in a simple and savory dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice, offering a delightful culinary experience. This recipe presents a delicious way to prepare chicken thighs, resulting in tender and flavorful pieces that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. With a preparation time of 3-4 hours, this dish allows the chicken to slow cook, allowing the flavors to meld together and create a mouthwatering sauce. The combination of brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and other seasonings adds a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes to the dish. When served over hot cooked rice and garnished with sliced green onions, this recipe offers a complete and satisfying meal for any occasion.

This recipe yields approximately 4 servings, making it perfect for a family meal or a gathering with friends. The chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and black pepper, are browned to perfection before being slow-cooked in a flavorful mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Served over hot cooked rice and garnished with sliced green onions, this dish offers a complete and satisfying meal option. With its simple preparation and readily available ingredients, this recipe is a fantastic choice for those looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful dish and savor the combination of flavors that will make it a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Preparation Time: 3-4 Hours

Yield: 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pounds chicken thighs
• 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Cooking spray (for greasing)
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups cooked rice (hot)
• Garnishing ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the chicken thighs.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and brown them on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Transfer the browned chicken thighs to a crockpot, making sure to include any oil drippings from the skillet.
5. Grease the skillet with cooking spray and reduce the heat to low.
6. In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice, stirring until well combined.
7. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
8. Add the remaining listed ingredients to the crockpot, except for the cornstarch and water.
9. Cook the chicken thighs on low heat in the crockpot for approximately 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender.
10. After the cooking time is complete, transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter.
11. In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, stirring until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
12. Add the cornstarch mixture to the liquid in the crockpot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
13. Place the hot cooked rice on serving plates and top it with the chicken thighs and sauce from the crockpot.
14. Garnish with sliced green onions for added freshness and flavor.
15. Serve and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:

• Calories: 1199
• Total fat: 20.6 g
• Cholesterol: 202 mg
• Sodium: 807 mg
• Carbohydrates: 165 g
• Protein: 79.5 g