SO EASY! Sweet Spicy Baked Chicken at Home
I love chicken recipes, but they have to be quick, easy, and delicious. After coming home on a Wednesday night, that's just what I wanted.
I had the hankering for something sweet and spicy, however. So, I went to work and grabbed some seasoning and a few other ingredients from my pantry. The little effort was well worth the outcome.[wpinsertshortcodead id="pgypi60b189d6e468e"]
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- 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried or 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic, grated (You can use pressed, minced, or powdered as well.)
- 1 medium thumb size ginger, grated (For substitutions see garlic above.)
- 1 - 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs ((3/4 kilo) You can use skin and bone in as well. Adjust cooking time accrodingly.)
Add the chicken and all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Mix until the chicken is coated and the seasoning is well combined.
I bake them immediately, but you can allow them to marinate for a few hours or even overnight for better results.Lay the thighs out evenly on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Make sure there is some space between each piece of chicken.
Place in a 425 degree F or 220 C and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. If you want them really browned, broil for an additional 5 or 10 minutes.
Plate and garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, or cilantro.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 154kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.6g9%
- Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
- Cholesterol 57mg19%
- Sodium 713mg30%
- Potassium 194mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 13.9g28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
As I always say, adjust the seasoning according to your liking.
I use boneless skinless thighs, but you can use skin on and bone in if you wish. Just remember that they take longer to cook, so adjust cooking time accordingly.
