Description
Sweet chili glazed chicken thighs deliver a spicy-sweet punch that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Juicy chicken coated in a zingy glaze becomes the star of your dinner table, ready to satisfy your hunger in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¾ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk ¾ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Pat 2 pounds chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Pour half the prepared glaze over chicken thighs. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Position a wire rack inside a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Arrange marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
- Roast chicken for 20 minutes until edges start turning golden brown.
- Brush remaining glaze over chicken pieces, coating each thoroughly.
- Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until skin becomes crispy and internal temperature reaches 175°F.
- Optional: Activate broiler and cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance caramelization.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over chicken.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Marinating helps deepen flavor, but even 15 minutes can make a significant difference in taste.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden skin that caramelizes beautifully.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness and avoid overcooking, which can dry out the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the same rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-38 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg