Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs Recipe
These Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and spices, then baked to perfection for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 pieces green onions sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk until well blended and add chicken thighs, coating them thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and place a wire rack inside.
- Arrange marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the rack and reserve leftover marinade.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste with reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 3-5 minutes, watching closely.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last few minutes of cooking.