Description
Succulent chicken thighs coated in a glossy, sweet chili glaze with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Ready in 45 minutes, this Thai-inspired dish is quick, budget-friendly, and irresistibly crave-worthy.
Ingredients
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Avocado oil or vegetable oil for searing
2 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 red chilies (or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
1 1/2 cups sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt
Heat oil in a skillet; sear chicken skin-side down until golden (10-12 mins), flip and cook 2-3 mins
Transfer to oven; roast 20-25 mins until chicken is cooked through
Meanwhile, sauté garlic and chili in oil; add sweet chili sauce, honey, vinegar, and soy sauce
Simmer 5-7 mins until slightly thickened; stir in cornstarch slurry
Finish chicken with sauce, then broil 2-3 mins to glaze
Notes
Use bone-in thighs for juiciness; skin is optional
Substitute chili flakes for fresh chilies if desired
Glaze will keep 5 days frozen (2-3 months)
Serves excellently with jasmine rice or grilled veggies
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg