THE BEST BAKED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE

INGREDIENTS

• 8 chicken thighs, about 2 lb total
• 1 – 6oz can pineapple juice
• 1½ tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1½ tablespoon soy sauce
• 3-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt + black pepper, to taste
• green onion, sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl combine pineapple juice, 1½ tablespoon fresh ginger, 1½ tablespoon soy sauce, 3-5 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt + black pepper, to taste. Mix with a spoon. Reserve ½ cup for sauce. Add chicken thighs, cover and marinade overnight or at least 6 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 400F. Place chicken thighs skin side down on a baking dish or cast iron skillet, bake for 20 minutes. Flip on the other side and pour ½ reserved sauce over the chicken thighs, rechurn back to the oven bake for 15 more minutes or until chicken thighs are cooked. Broil on high heat for 5 minutes.
3. Garnish with sliced green onion. Enjoy!

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