Baked Hawaiian Chicken

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until the sauce is smooth and no lumps remain.

   Približne 5 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Whisking the cornstarch in with the cold liquids first prevents it from clumping when heated.

3. 3

   Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and arrange them in a single layer inside a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.

   Približne 5 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Drying the chicken helps the skin get crispier during baking.

4. 4

   Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the dish.

5. 5

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

   Približne 30 min

6. 6

   Carefully remove the dish from the oven and use tongs to flip each chicken thigh over, spooning some of the pan sauce over the top.

   Približne 2 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Flipping the chicken ensures it cooks evenly and both sides get coated in the thickening glaze.

7. 7

   Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

   Približne 28 min

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest in the dish for 5 minutes before serving.

   Približne 5 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender chicken.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds just before serving, if desired.