Description
Succulent pineapple cheese stuffed chicken legs offer a tropical twist on classic poultry. Juicy chicken wrapped around melted cheese and sweet pineapple creates a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken legs
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Fruits and Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 pieces marinated pineapple
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) pineapple juice
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- Young potatoes
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken legs by gently pounding them between plastic wrap, creating an even surface for seasoning and stuffing.
- Craft a robust spice blend combining salt, paprika, garlic powder, dried basil, and ground coriander. Thoroughly massage the mixture into every surface of the chicken legs.
- Create delectable pockets within each chicken leg, strategically inserting marinated pineapple chunks and melting cheese. Secure the openings using toothpicks to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Prepare young potatoes by coating them with a zesty blend of salt, paprika, black pepper, and crushed garlic cloves, ensuring comprehensive seasoning.
- Arrange potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray, positioning a wire rack above them and lightly brushing with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Position seasoned chicken legs on the elevated rack, roasting at 190°C for 30 minutes until golden and partially cooked.
- Simultaneously craft a tangy sauce by whisking pineapple juice with cornstarch, then combining with ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder in a saucepan.
- Simmer sauce mixture, continuously stirring until it reaches a glossy, thickened consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Generously drench roasted chicken legs with prepared sauce, returning to the oven at 180°C for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize and intensify flavors.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serving immediately alongside seasoned potatoes for a complete, vibrant meal.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken legs thoroughly to ensure even seasoning and prevent tough meat texture.
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for more vibrant flavor and natural sweetness compared to canned alternatives.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Monitor internal chicken temperature to reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption without drying out meat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg