Sweet and spicy roasted chicken thighs

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, this recipe for sweet spicy roasted chicken thighs is perfect with rice and greens as a speedy, delicious meal.

Ingredients

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

• Chicken thighs. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
• Honey. 
• Lemon juice. 
• Garlic.
• Paprika.
• Chilli flakes. 
• Fresh chillies. 
• Worcestershire sauce.
• Salt and pepper.

How to make roasted chicken thighs

1. Make the sauce: Stir together the honey, lemon juice, crushed garlic, paprika, chilli flakes, chopped chillies, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
2. Brown the thighs: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt on both sides. Place the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a large oven-safe frying pan. Place the pan over medium heat and allow to cook for 7-10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip the thighs over and pour in the sauce and baste the chicken thighs.
3. Roast the chicken: Place the pan in the oven and allow to roast for 10-15 minutes, basting half-way through, until the chicken is sticky, crisp and cooked through. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

What to serve with roasted chicken thighs

• 10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini
• Easy green salad with lemon Parmesan dressing
• Almond, lemon and parsley pilaf rice

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