Melt-In-Your-Mouth Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Name: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Barbecued Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (or use boneless); 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups cooked rice, kept warm; 1/4 cup chopped green onion, green tops only

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (or use boneless)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cooked rice, kept warm
1/4 cup chopped green onion, green tops only

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, and saute 3 minutes on each side.
2
Combine fruit juices in a large bowl. Stir cornstarch and 1 tablespoon juice mixture together until smooth; set aside.
3
Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar, ketchup, red pepper and garlic into remaining juice mixture; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes, turning chicken after 20 minutes. If using boneless chicken, cooking time will only take about 25 minutes.
4
Uncover chicken, and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
5
Spoon warm rice onto a serving platter, top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with green onions.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (or use boneless), 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Barbecued Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Barbecued Chicken

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