Description
Slam Dunk Chicken Thighs bring bold Korean-inspired flavors to dinner tables with irresistible marinades and crispy textures. Tender chicken thighs glazed in sweet and spicy sauce promise a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple juice
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Fresh pineapple slices, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position chicken thighs in a spacious baking vessel, creating a single-layer arrangement.
- Craft a robust marinade by merging pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium flame.
- Allow the liquid concoction to gently bubble, transforming into a rich, aromatic sauce while stirring intermittently.
- Create a silky thickening agent by whisking cornstarch with water, then gradually incorporate into the simmering sauce, continuously stirring until the mixture develops a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Lavishly drench the chicken thighs with the prepared sauce, ensuring each piece receives an even, generous coating.
- Transfer the baking dish into the heated oven, allowing the chicken to roast for approximately 50 minutes, periodically basting to enhance caramelization and flavor development.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by confirming an internal temperature of 165°F, witnessing the sauce transform into a glistening, sticky glaze.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief resting period to allow juices to redistribute.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning with vibrant pineapple slices, delicate green onion slivers, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Achieve mouthwatering caramelization by basting chicken midway through cooking, creating a glossy, flavor-packed exterior that seals in juiciness.
- Transform ordinary chicken thighs into a restaurant-quality dish with a sweet-savory sauce that balances pineapple’s brightness and umami-rich soy sauce.
- Ensure food safety by checking the internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing tender, perfectly cooked meat every single time.
- Create a foolproof cornstarch slurry that instantly thickens the sauce, preventing lumps and delivering a silky-smooth glaze that clings beautifully to each chicken piece.
- Elevate presentation with vibrant garnishes like fresh pineapple slices, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds that add color, texture, and complementary flavors.
- Maximize flavor development by allowing the sauce to simmer and reduce, concentrating its delicious tropical-inspired profile before coating the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 457
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg