Description

Tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sticky, sweet chili sauce with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. A quick and easy one-pan recipe ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and transfer to the oven.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 175°F (80°C) internally and the skin is crispy.
Remove from oven, spoon more sauce over the chicken, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use boneless thighs for faster cook time—reduce oven time by 5–7 minutes.

Marinate chicken in sauce 1–2 hours for deeper flavor.

To make it vegan, use cauliflower florets and maple syrup.

For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or sriracha.

Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for crispier skin.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
Calories: 365
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 120mg