Pineapple chicken legs are a delightful dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with the savory goodness of chicken. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, with the tender chicken legs complementing the sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the essential tips and tricks to create a mouthwatering pineapple chicken legs dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.
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PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGHS
The sweetness of pineapple is delicious in the golden brown sauce that covers the chicken.-LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes., In a bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and seasonings. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce and vinegar until blended. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 185°, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN LEGS
Make and share this Pineapple Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove skin from chicken.
- Pat dry with paper towel.
- Brush with cooking oil.
- Brown under broiler.
- Place in small roaster.
- Stir remaining 7 ingredients together in bowl.
- Pour over chicken, cover.
- Cook in 350 degree oven for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours until tender.
STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Steps:
- Whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup and is the consistency of thick syrup. Set the sauce aside.
- Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any liquid, then add the sauce to the skillet and stir until combined. Add the pineapple and cashews if using; cook, stirring, for an additional 1 minute. Serve the chicken on a bed of rice.
HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
I love the sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. I serve this over rice and accompany it with green beans. This recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law many years ago.
Provided by HESSELMJ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir ketchup and brown sugar into melted butter, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Whisk cornstarch into vinegar until smooth; pour into pan. Whisk constantly and add salt, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir pineapple into sauce.
- Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour pineapple sauce over chicken.
- Bake until sauce is bubbling, chicken is browned, and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
TERIYAKI PINEAPPLE DRUMSTICKS
We have a large family and throw big parties, so I look for ways to free my husband from the grill. Roasted drumsticks keep everyone happy. -Erica Allen, Tuckerton, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the first 5 ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown drumsticks in batches. Transfer to a roasting pan., Meanwhile, combine pineapple, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover; bake until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, uncovering during the last 20-30 minutes of baking to let skin crisp., Remove drumsticks to a platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with drumsticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
PINEAPPLE BAKED CHICKEN
Make and share this Pineapple Baked Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Mix together pineapple, brown sugar, lime juice, mustard and soy sauce. Pour evenly over chicken.
- Cover and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 359.9, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 74.3, Protein 25.3
EASY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN
When you make this juicy chicken recipe, use the leg quarters for dinner tonight and save the breast portions to make Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing tomorrow.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove skin from thighs and drumsticks; reserve breasts for Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing. Season thighs, drumsticks, and wings with salt and pepper.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Saute chicken in two batches until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per batch, transferring each batch to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Wipe skillet clean; add pineapple juice, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook over medium heat until syrupy and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken. Add scallions; toss to coat. Serve with white rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 26 g
HOT HONEY, GARLIC AND PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGHS
I love chicken thighs because they cook so quickly and are very forgiving. This recipe has minimal ingredients, comes together in no time and makes for an incredibly low-fuss but satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve it with some rice and any side of your choosing!
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, evenly spaced, and pat the skin dry with a paper towel. Rub the chicken skin with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the meat registers 165 degrees F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat, 35 to 40 minutes.
- To make the sauce, whisk together the pineapple juice, garlic, honey and hot sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drizzle the sauce over the crispy chicken skin and serve warm with cooked rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if using.
PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, soy sauce, cornstarch, large egg, pineapple, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, white rice, scallion, sesame seed
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 egg. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and carefully cube the fruit in each half, leaving the outside of the pineapple intact. Scoop out the cubed pineapple and set aside.
- Place the remaining cup of cornstarch in a separate large bowl and toss the marinated chicken pieces until liberally coated. Shake off excess.
- Fill medium pot halfway with oil and heat until the oil reaches 350˚F (180°C).
- Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked throughout. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
- To make the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Sauté the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, and ketchup, and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pineapple cubes and warm thorough.
- Add the chicken to the frying pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Scoop the mixture into the hollowed out pineapple along with a scoop of rice.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 31 grams
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILE GLAZE
Coming soon to a kitchen near you: an escapist fantasy set under the sun, starring spicy-fruity glazed chicken. (Spoiler alert: Your opinion of pineapple could change forever.)
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Pineapple Chile Pepper Dinner Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Mix coriander, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture, pressing to adhere; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned and beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and arrange pineapple slices in pan. Place chicken, skin side up, on top. Transfer to oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 40-45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring chile, garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and paprika to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until thickened and syrupy, 12-15 minutes; season glaze with salt.
- When chicken is done, brush with glaze and roast just until glaze is bubbling, about 2 minutes; repeat with any remaining glaze. Transfer chicken and pineapple to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Serve chicken and pineapple with any juices from skillet alongside.
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple has a brighter flavor and a more tender texture than canned pineapple. If you're using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well and rinse it before using.
- Brown the chicken legs before baking: Browning the chicken legs before baking helps to create a flavorful crust and seals in the juices. To brown the chicken legs, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken legs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned all over.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for bell peppers, onions, and pineapple, but you can use any combination of vegetables that you like. Some other good options include broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and zucchini.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce: The amount of brown sugar in the sauce can be adjusted to taste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of brown sugar.
- Serve over rice or noodles: This dish is delicious served over rice or noodles. If you're serving it over rice, be sure to cook the rice according to the package directions.
Conclusion:
Pineapple chicken legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet and tangy, and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. You can also easily adjust the recipe to fit your own taste preferences. For example, you could add more vegetables, use a different type of sauce, or serve it over rice or noodles.
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