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Chili chicken thighs with caramelized sweet and spicy glaze, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, served in a white bowl over white rice with cucumber slices, radish slices, and cherry tomatoes on the side

Chili Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs seared and baked in a sticky sweet chili glaze. This 30-minute meal offers a perfect blend of sweetness and a hint of spice for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs skin-on
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet For searing and baking
  • 1 Mixing bowl To prepare glaze

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the chicken thighs until the skin is golden and crispy.
  2. Whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and turn each piece to ensure it is fully coated in the glaze.
  4. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the sauce is thick and the chicken is tender.
  5. Serve warm over rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds alongside sliced fresh vegetables.

Notes

Sear the chicken skin-side down first to get it crispy before adding the sauce. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.