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Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs deliver 44g protein and 816 calories per serving — a high-calorie, high-protein option for muscle-building phases. Seven servings cook on the stovetop, making it one of the highest-yield recipes in this category for bulk prep. Use this when your daily surplus allows and you need calorie-dense meals to hit aggressive weight-gain targets.

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Ingredients

7 servings
  • Garlic(60g)
  • Ginger, Fresh Root
  • Vegetable oil(15g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
  • Pineapple Jam, Jarred(510g)
  • Vinegar, Rice(8g)
  • Cornstarch(8g)
  • Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1814g)

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

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the ginger with a vegetable peeler and grate it using a cheese grater into a medium sauce pot. Mince the garlic and add it to the pot along with the vegetable oil. Sauté over medium heat for about 1 minute until softened and fragrant.
  2. 2Add the soy sauce, pineapple jam, and rice vinegar to the pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of water to create a slurry, then pour it into the simmering sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes more until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and nonstick spray.
  4. 4Divide the pineapple teriyaki sauce into three portions: reserve one portion in a bowl for serving after cooking (this will not touch raw chicken). Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with half of the remaining sauce.
  5. 5Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the chicken with the second remaining portion of sauce, coating as thickly as possible. Return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes more until the sauce turns golden brown and bubbly and the internal temperature of the thickest thigh reaches 165°F.
  6. 6Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Divide the chicken thighs evenly into 7 airtight containers while still warm. Spoon the reserved sauce over each portion and seal.

Nutrition — Per Serving

816

calories

44g

protein

45g

fat

Carbohydrates
55g
Saturated fat
12.1g
Sodium
543 mg
Dietary fiber
1.1g

7 servings per batch · ~354g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs have per serving?

Each serving contains 44g of protein and 816 calories with 45g fat and 55g carbs. This is a calorie-dense recipe with high protein content, making it suitable for muscle-building phases with larger daily caloric targets.

How long does Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs take to prep?

Quick prep on the stovetop batch-makes 7 servings in one session, giving you nearly a full week of meals ready at once. Total time is under 25 minutes of active cooking.

Is Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs good for muscle gain?

At 44g protein and 816 calories per serving with 55g carbs, this recipe is well-suited for muscle-gain phases requiring high daily caloric and protein intake. The carbohydrate and calorie density supports strength training performance and post-workout recovery.

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