One-Pot Sticky Pineapple Braised Chicken
This weeknight winner is easy enough that you can have it on the table with about 30 minutes of active time, but it could easily double as a dinner party showstopper. It all comes together in one pot, and the secret is the one–two pineapple punch. Half of the pineapple is braised with the chicken, and the rest is tossed with our Momofuku Chili Crunch Hot Honey for a tangy, sticky topping. We prefer to use Japanese sweet potatoes here—they’re a little drier and starchier, so they hold up better in the braise.
Serves 4
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INGREDIENTS
- 1½–2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken (preferable thighs)
- 2–3 cups chopped pineapple (from one whole pineapple)
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup Momofuku Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Momofuku Chili Crunch Hot Honey, divided
- 1 lime
- 2 sweet potatoes, sliced (preferably Japanese sweet potatoes)
- cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
Directions
Season chicken with Kosher salt. Add 1–2 teaspoons of neutral oil to the bottom of a dutch oven or braiser, then add chicken skin side-down. Turn heat on high and cook until the skin is crisped and easily releases from the pan, 8–12 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes then remove the chicken from the pot. Reduce heat to medium.
Add 2 cups of chopped pineapple and cook for 5 minutes, until it is browned and starting to char. Remove about ⅓ of the pineapple from the pot and set aside for later. Add onions and garlic to the pot and cook for another 7–8 minutes, until the garlic is totally softened.
Add chicken broth, ¼ cup of Momofuku Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon of Momofuku Chili Crunch Hot Honey, and the juice from one lime. Scrape up any browned bits, then add in sweet potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil, then nestle chicken back into pot, skin side-up. Reduce heat to medium low (or a vigorous simmer) and cook for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, the potatoes are softened, and the broth is thickened. (If you want a thicker broth and softer potatoes, cook a few minutes longer.)
Toss reserved pineapple with remaining tablespoon of Momofuku Chili Crunch Hot Honey. To serve, spoon sticky pineapple over the chicken and top with chopped cilantro.
