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Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs

Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin You’ll Crave

Delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs with crispy skin and tender meat, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on preferred
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Main glaze component
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Use bottled if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional for depth of flavor
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
For Searing
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening if needed
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Sliced Green Onions Can substitute with chives
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat oil and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Make the glaze by combining all glaze ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Coat the seared chicken thighs with most of the glaze and set aside a third of it.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, drizzle with reserved glaze, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite sides like jasmine rice or stir-fried veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning to achieve crispy skin. Experiment with protein substitution as desired.

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