Description
A flavor-packed dish combining the perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness with a sticky glaze that makes every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure that each piece is thoroughly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice caramelized glaze.
- Baste Periodically: Halfway through the cooking time, baste the chicken with the marinade to enhance the flavor and keep it moist.
- Final Touch: Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top for added color and flavor.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: sticky chicken, sweet chili chicken, baked chicken thighs, Asian-inspired dinner