HOT HONEY, GARLIC AND PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Hot Honey, Garlic and Pineapple Chicken Thighs image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pineapple juice
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped cilantro, for serving, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, evenly spaced, and pat the skin dry with a paper towel. Rub the chicken skin with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the meat registers 165 degrees F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat, 35 to 40 minutes.
To make the sauce, whisk together the pineapple juice, garlic, honey and hot sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
Drizzle the sauce over the crispy chicken skin and serve warm with cooked rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if using.