Coconut-Glazed Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Coconut-Glazed Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 12 oz chicken thighs; 1.5 tbsp coconut oil; 1 cup pineapple; 1/4 cup red onion; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1/2 small jalapeño; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 clove garlic

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet-spicy coconut glaze, served with fresh pineapple salsa for a vibrant tropical twist.

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 17 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz chicken thighs
1.5 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup pineapple
1/4 cup red onion
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
1/2 small jalapeño
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1.5 tbsp coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Step 2: Flip chicken, add 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp soy sauce to the pan, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, finely dice 1 cup pineapple and 1/4 cup red onion. Add to a bowl with 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, and 1/2 small minced jalapeño; toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.