Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are juicy and tender with a crispy skin, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they’re well-coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours.
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare for baking: Place marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour remaining marinade over them.
- Bake the chicken: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
- Broil for extra crispiness (optional): Broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish: Remove from oven, let rest, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve: Plate the chicken, drizzling with sauce from the baking dish.
Notes
Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and tenderness. Ensure to watch carefully while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg