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A quick and easy one-pan roasted chicken thigh dish glazed with teriyaki sauce, paired with roasted broccoli florets and pineapple chunks, delivering a balanced sweet and savory meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 1/4 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb broccoli, broken into small florets (about 23 inches)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large sheet pan with foil.
  2. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch chunks and pat dry with paper towels for better glaze adhesion and caramelization.
  3. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, approximately 2-3 inches to avoid overcooking.
  4. Measure teriyaki sauce, pineapple chunks, garlic powder, and olive oil.
  5. Toss chicken pieces with teriyaki sauce and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer on one half of the sheet pan.
  8. Arrange the broccoli in a single layer on the other half of the pan, spacing pieces to allow roasting rather than steaming.
  9. Scatter pineapple chunks evenly over the chicken.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes.
  11. Continue roasting until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and broccoli is tender with nicely charred edges.
  12. Remove from oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving to let juices settle.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming and encourage caramelization., Add pineapple chunks halfway through baking or in the last 5 minutes to prevent them from becoming mushy., Pat chicken pieces dry prior to glazing for a sticky, glossy finish., Broccoli florets sized 2-3 inches help them cook evenly with the chicken and avoid mushiness., Serve over white rice, brown rice, fried rice, or coconut rice to complement the dish., For variety, substitute chicken thighs with breasts but watch cooking time to prevent dryness., Teriyaki sauce can be replaced with homemade soy sauce and honey mixture or hoisin sauce., Broccoli can be swapped for bell peppers, snap peas, green beans, or cauliflower as preferred., Pineapple may be fresh or canned (well drained); mango chunks can provide a tropical variation., Use any neutral oil in place of olive oil if desired, such as avocado oil or vegetable oil.

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