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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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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

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

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

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the chicken thighs until the skin is golden and crispy.
  • Whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and turn each piece to ensure it is fully coated in the glaze.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the sauce is thick and the chicken is tender.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 280g | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Sodium: 720mg (31%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 15g (17%)