Description
These Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and a hint of spice. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful sticky sauce that caramelizes in the oven for a dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Sear the chicken: Sear chicken thighs in a skillet until lightly browned.
- Add the sauce: Pour sauce over the chicken and bake in the oven.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is sticky.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 thighs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
