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Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for sticky sweet chili chicken thighs that are marinated and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
  4. Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. Baste the chicken with the marinade halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
  6. Once done, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the marinade.
  • Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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