Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

– 2 lb (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4–6 thighs)
– 1 tsp salt
– ½ tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Passion Fruit Glaze

– ½ cup (120 ml) passion fruit pulp with seeds, from approximately 6–8 passion fruits
– ¼ cup honey
– 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
– 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
– 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tbsp rice vinegar
– ½ tsp red pepper flakes
– 1 tsp cornstarch
– 1 tbsp cold water

For Garnish

– 2 tbsp sliced green onions
– 1 tsp sesame seeds
– 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear for 6–8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
4. Turn the chicken over and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. While the chicken cooks, combine the passion fruit pulp, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Slowly stir this mixture into the simmering glaze.
8. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat.
9. During the final 5 minutes of the chicken’s cooking time, brush the thighs generously with the passion fruit glaze. Return them to the oven to finish cooking.
10. Check that the thickest part of each thigh has reached at least 165°F (74°C). If necessary, continue cooking and check again.
11. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Spoon the remaining glaze over the thighs, using only glaze that has not contacted raw chicken.
12. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coconut rice, roasted sweet potatoes, or steamed green beans. The tangy passion fruit, honey, ginger, and garlic create a sticky sweet-and-sour glaze that makes passion fruit the star of this dish.