pineapple glazed chicken thighs
categories:  Chicken |    

Prepared: 2005-10-20

Ingredients:

• 6 skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat
• 3 inch piece of ginger, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 2/3 cup pineapple juice
• 2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced (including green portions)

Preparation:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• Add the chicken and ginger and cook, turning the chicken every few minutes, until the chicken is well browned on both sides; about 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, stir together the pineapple juice and soy sauce.
• Pour into the frying pan and bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
• Uncover and add the sesame seeds and pineapple chunks.
• Continue cooking, turning the chicken occasionally, until it is opaque throughout and the liquid remaining in the pan has reduced to a glaze, about 5 minutes.
• To serve, arrange the chicken, ginger, and pineapple on a large platter.
• Spoon an equal amount of glaze over each piece of chicken.
• Garnish with the green onions.

makes 6 servings @ 172 calories per serving