Crispy Oven Baked Pineapple Cilantro Chicken Thighs (Easy!)

This recipe for crispy oven baked pineapple cilantro chicken thighs is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend treat. Perfectly crispy chicken on the outside and juicy on the inside, this recipe is made with simple and fresh ingredients.

This pineapple-cilantro chicken thighs dish has everything I like in a recipe: it’s quick and easy, delicious, and nutritious. It’s a recipe that I’ve been dreaming up for some time now. This baked chicken dish is the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

And the best part? This easy oven baked chicken thighs recipe is a sheet pan meal! It’s juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, with simple ingredients. This recipe will produce the most amazing chicken that is an absolute dinner winner every single time!

If I am being honest, the idea of making bone-in chicken thighs kind of intimated me. For one, I was more used to baked chicken breasts and never really thought about chicken thighs as an option. Growing up, meat with bones was never really my thing! Then, my husband introduced me to chicken thighs, and let me tell you I am forever changed. This method for crispy baked chicken thighs in the oven has become one of my favorite ways to make chicken!

why you’ll love this baked chicken thighs recipe

• Quick and easy to make – With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
• Incredible flavor – The sweet and tangy pineapple pairs perfectly with the fresh cilantro and savory crispy chicken skin.
• Versatile – This recipe is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner, a fun weekend treat for entertaining, or even a meal prep option.
• Easy clean-up – One of the best parts about sheet pan meals is that they making cleaning up a breeze. All you need to worry about is wrapping up the parchment paper and washing a single baking sheet!
• Nutritious and delicious – This meal is healthy and full of protein, making it a nourishing option for the whole family.

where to find the best chicken thighs

I get my chicken thighs from Butcher Box. It’s my favorite chicken thighs by far. You can tell their chicken is amazing quality. Also, love that it comes delivered right to my doorstep. One less trip to the grocery store always helps! It comes frozen and individually packaged with 3-4 chicken thighs in each. It’s super easy to thaw and prepare when it comes to meal prep. ButcherBox chicken thighs come bone-in and skin on which is what you will need for this recipe.

ingredients for crispy baked pineapple cilantro chicken thighs

To make this easy and delicious oven baked crispy chicken thighs recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

• chicken thighs – I prefer to use organic chicken, but the most important thing is that your chicken thighs are bone in, with skin. This is essential for extra crispy baked chicken thighs!
• fresh pineapple
• olive oil
• fresh cilantro
• lime juice
• honey
• garlic
• cumin
• smoked paprika

how to make oven baked pineapple cilantro chicken thighs

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place 6-8 pineapple rings on the baking sheet. Drizzle over olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and one tablespoon olive oil.
4. Place chicken thighs on top of the pineapple rings, and brush the cilantro mixture onto both sides.
5. Roast the chicken thighs in the oven, skin side down, for 10 minutes.
6. Flip the chicken thighs, so that the skin side is up. Roast for another 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature in 165 degrees F.

what to serve with crispy oven baked pineapple cilantro chicken thighs

We love to serve this crispy baked chicken thighs dish with a simple coconut and cilantro rice. To make this easy coconut rice, simply replace the water when cooking white rice with coconut milk and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Other options that would pair well would be a simple salad, and/or grilled vegetables. This is a versatile dish that can be served on its own or as a part of a larger meal.

can you meal prep pineapple cilantro chicken thighs?

YES! This easy baked chicken sheet pan recipe makes an amazing meal prep. It’s a one pan meal which means more time for you to enjoy you weekend without a whole lot of time spent meal prepping. Simply divide this recipe into 4 meal prep containers. We recommend serving this dish with cilantro lime rice, roasted veggies, or even a pineapple cilantro salsa would be amazing! You will be set for the week with this meal. The flavors in this recipe have time to blend together for one simply delicious lunch to be enjoyed over and over again!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes. 

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