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Baked Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki
An easy to put together meal that delivers fantastic flavor and is light and healthy. The homemade Teriyaki sauce is a perfect compliment to the fresh peppers and pineapple.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs skinless, boneless
2 cups pineapple diced
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 small red onion diced
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 cloves of garlic minced
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mist a large baking dish with cooking spray.
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Place pineapples, onion and bell peppers in baking dish. Top with chicken thighs.
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Whisk cornstarch and 1 tbsp warm water together in a small bowl. Combine the cornstarch mixture, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper together in a small saucepan over low heat. Allow to simmer while whisking occasionally. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and set aside for at least 10 minutes, allowing it to cool and thicken.
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Pour sauce on top of the chicken, then turn the chicken over to make sure every inch is coated in the sauce. Bake, uncovered for about 30-35 minutes.
