About
Set sail to a dinner you'll love! Island Time Chicken is the 30-minute meal you need to make sure you can have a relaxing evening. Indulge in these perfectly golden chicken thighs that are nestled into a sweet blanket of pineapple bliss. Served over a bed of rice that's as fluffy as the sand, Island Time Chicken is the tasty trip you needed!
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits
- 4 (4.5-5-ounce) chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- brown rice, to taste, cooked and warm
Directions
Step 1 -Drain the pineapple tidbits, reserving 1/4 cup of the juices and discarding the remainder.
Step 2 -Evenly sprinkle each of the chicken thighs with the salt and the lemon pepper seasoning.
Step 3 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.
Step 4 -Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the heated oil and cook until they are browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate. Note: They will not be cooked through.
Step 5 -In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 6 -Add the drained pineapple tidbits to the melted butter and cook, while stirring, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 -Stir the maple syrup and the reserved pineapple juice into the pineapple tidbits.
Step 8 -Add the browned chicken thighs to the pineapple mixture, cover the skillet, and cook until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 -Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a clean plate and cover to keep them warm.
Step 10 -Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the pineapple mixture, while stirring, until it slightly thickens.
Step 11 -Evenly plate the rice and top with the cooked chicken thighs and the pineapple mixture.
Step 12 -Serve.
