Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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  15 oz Pineapple
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  1 Ginger, Fresh Root(85g)
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  2 Garlic(6g)
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  0.3 cup Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
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  1.5 tbsp Vinegar, Rice
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  2 tbsp Brown sugar
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  1 tbsp Cornstarch
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  1.3 lbs Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.

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  3 Green Onion (Scallion)(45g)

Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side up in a large skillet without overlapping.
2. 2Heat the skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes until hot, then place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the dry pan. Cook for 8–10 minutes over medium-high heat until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for another 4–5 minutes until the second side is lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice (about 3/4 cup), minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
4. 4Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet, then pour the sauce mixture into the pan. Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
5. 5Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce skin-side up. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F.
6. 6Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions evenly over the chicken and sauce.
7. 7Divide the chicken thighs, pineapple pieces, and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, allowing the sauce to cool slightly before sealing.
8. 8Serve each portion over cooked rice, spooning extra sauce over the top.