Best 5 Guava Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Are you looking for a tantalizing and flavorful recipe that will impress your taste buds? Look no further than guava glazed chicken thighs. This succulent dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of guava with the savory richness of chicken, creating a culinary masterpiece. The chicken thighs are marinated in a mixture of spices, herbs, and guava puree, then roasted to perfection, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone. The glaze made from guava, honey, and lime juice adds an extra layer of flavor and a beautiful glossy finish. Served with a side of rice or your favorite roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to become a hit at any dinner table or gathering.

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GUAVA-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Put a sweet-and-spicy tropical twist on your chicken with this Guava-Glazed Chicken recipe from My Food and Family. Taste the island breeze in every bite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz. guava paste
1/4 cup water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
12 boneless skinless chicken thigh (2 lb.)
1 bag (9 oz.) fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place guava paste, water and red pepper in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.; stir until paste is dissolved and mixture is well blended. Stir in ham; set aside.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of the dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add 6 of the chicken thighs; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1/4 cup dressing and remaining 6 thighs. Place all thighs in skillet; top with guava mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
  • Remove chicken and sauce from skillet; place in serving dish. Cover to keep warm. Add spinach to same skillet; cook 5 min. or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Spoon spinach onto serving plate; top with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS WITH CANDIED FIGS



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Candied figs add an incredible contrast in color and texture when paired with a simple guava glazed chicken and served on a nest of baby spinach. The recipe is extremely easy to assemble.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts
1 cup guava juice, plus 1 cup (found in international aisle of your local supermarket)
1/2 cup white wine, plus 1/2 cup
1 pint black mission figs
Turbinado sugar (brown granulated sugar)
2 cups baby spinach, cleaned
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken breasts in 1 cup of the guava juice and 1/2 cup of white wine for approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 cup guava and 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the mixture is reduced to a glaze consistency, the time will vary. You want the glaze to have a thick, but not jelly-like consistency.
  • Cut the figs in half lengthwise, and coat the flesh with turbinado sugar. Brush with oil and then sear in a hot skillet, sugar side down, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, until the sugar melts but does not burn.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill or pan sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, turn over, brush with glaze, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Bring the glaze back to a boil after brushing the chicken. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Slice the chicken into medallions.
  • Place the spinach on the center of a plate to make a nest. Place the chicken medallions in the center of the spinach nest. Place the candied figs around the nest. Brush the chicken and figs with the remaining glaze. Throw the salt and pepper over your shoulder and enjoy.

GUAVA-GLAZED CHICKEN AND RICE



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Got fans of chicken and rice? Want another great Healthy Living chicken recipe? This Guava-Glazed Chicken and Rice will be right up your alley!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 pkt. sazon seasoning with saffron
4 Guava-Glazed Chicken
1-1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Add peppers, onions and ham to skillet; cook 5 to 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add rice and contents of seasoning packet; mix well. Cook and stir 1 min.; top with Guava-Glazed Chicken.
  • Combine Guava Sauce and water. Drizzle over chicken. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 min. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff rice with fork.
  • Crumble bacon; sprinkle over chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN



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A cousin of sweet and sour chicken. For the pepper, instead of black pepper, try ancho or chipotle chili powder for a taste difference.. From about.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb chicken tenderloins
1/2 cup flour
salt
pepper (black, ancho or chipotle)
1 egg white
1/2 cup guava jelly
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
4 -6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
jasmine rice or white rice

Steps:

  • Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place the egg white in a separate bowl and whisk gently.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, then in the egg white, then in the flour again.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet on medium high heat. When the oil is hot add the chicken pieces and cook briefly, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides and just cooked through. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons water into the cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, mix the jelly, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Simmer gently, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer, stirring, until mixture starts to thicken.
  • In same wok or skillet that cooked the chicken, heat the remaining oil (adding more if necessary) and saute the garlic, until soft and fragrant, 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Add the guava sauce to the skillet and add the chicken pieces.
  • Heat chicken through, stirring to coat with the glaze.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 612.4, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 35.1, Protein 30

ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Slightly spicy, but the sweetness tames the heat. Serve with rice.

Provided by Essanaye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup rice vinegar
5 tablespoons honey
⅓ cup soy sauce (such as Silver Swan®)
¼ cup Asian (toasted) sesame oil
3 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
salt to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
  • Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1852.3 mg, Sugar 22 g

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy skin on your chicken thighs, pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking.
  • If you don't have guava jelly, you can substitute mango jam or marmalade.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken thighs over medium-high heat so that they get a nice sear.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan after adding the guava glaze. This will help the chicken to cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with rice, beans, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Guava glazed chicken thighs are a simple yet flavorful dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is irresistible, and the chicken thighs are cooked to perfection. This recipe is also relatively easy to make, so it's perfect for a weeknight meal. Give it a try tonight and see for yourself how delicious it is!

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