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Sweet 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.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken thigh recipes, chicken thighs, roasted chicken thighs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 - 6
Calories 320kcal
Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 6 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh chillies
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  • Stir together the honey, lemon juice, crushed garlic, paprika, chilli flakes, chopped chillies, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. 
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg