Polynesian Chicken 4 Ingredients Recipe

Escape to paradise with this incredibly easy Polynesian Chicken recipe! Ready in under 2 hours, this 4-ingredient wonder boasts tender chicken thighs in a luscious, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal or meal prepping, this recipe is your new go-to for a taste of the islands.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 1146.5 kcal
Protein 119g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Polynesian Chicken 4 Ingredients

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange 1.5 lbs of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of your favorite Polynesian sauce (store-bought or homemade), 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
  5. Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
  6. Remove the cover and bake for a further 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  7. (Optional - for Make Ahead/Meal Prep): Place all ingredients (1.5 lbs chicken thighs, 1 cup Polynesian sauce, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar) in a large freezer bag. Label and freeze. To serve: defrost overnight, then bake according to steps 1-6, adding about 15-20 minutes to the cooking time.
  8. (Optional - Slow Cooker): Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

229g

Fat

90g

Carbs

20g