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These Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Thighs combine tender bone-in chicken, savory seasoning, light chipotle heat, and a sweet pineapple barbecue glaze. The thighs are pan-seared for color, brushed with sauce, and finished in the oven until tender and caramelized.
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Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Thighs

Tender bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with garlic, onion, cayenne, and black pepper, then pan-seared and finished in the oven with a sweet and smoky Chipotle Pineapple BBQ glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3/4 cup Kinder’s Gold Label Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Sauce divided
Garnish
  • Fresh pineapple chunks optional
  • Fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cast-iron skillet or oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Method

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season with Cavender’s Greek Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Rub the seasoning over all sides of the chicken thighs.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  7. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the avocado oil.
  9. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet skin-side down.
  10. Sear for 7–9 minutes, or until the skin is browned and releases easily from the skillet.
  11. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5–6 minutes.
  12. Brush the chicken generously with Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Sauce.
  13. Turn the thighs skin-side up and brush the tops with additional sauce.
  14. Transfer the uncovered skillet to the oven.
  15. Bake for 10–15 minutes, brushing with another layer of sauce during the final few minutes.
  16. Cook until the thickest part of each thigh reaches an internal temperature between 175°F and 185°F without touching the bone.
  17. For additional caramelization, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.
  18. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  19. Garnish with fresh pineapple and cilantro before serving.

Notes

• Cavender’s Greek Seasoning already contains salt, so additional salt is unnecessary.
• Patting the chicken dry helps the skin brown properly in the skillet.
• Add the barbecue sauce near the end of cooking because its sugar content can burn over prolonged high heat.
• Use a clean basting brush when adding the final layer of sauce.
• Chicken thighs are safe at 165°F but become more tender when cooked between 175°F and 185°F.
• Watch the chicken closely when broiling because the pineapple glaze caramelizes quickly.
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