Pineapple Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits4 boneless skinless chicken thighs3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons maple syrupHot cooked brown rice

Preparation

Drain pineapple well, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown thighs on both sides. Remove from pan.

In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add drained pineapple; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and reserved juice. Add chicken; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken to a serving plate; keep warm.

Increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir pineapple mixture until slightly thickened. Spoon over chicken; serve with rice.