Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 4
A one-skillet meal that is super easy and quick to make. The combination of spicy and sweet is addicting! These sticky, tender chicken thighs are rubbed with a homemade spice rub and brushed with an incredibly sweet honey sauce that you can never say no to!
Ingredients
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SPICE RUB:
2 tsp, or to taste, chilli powder
1 tsp or to taste, paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
HONEY SAUCE:
1/3 c honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
CHICKEN:
1 tbsp unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil
6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
green onions, for garnish
How to make Spicy, Sweet, and Sticky Chicken Thighs
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: In a cast-iron skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Mix the spice rub ingredients; chilli powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 4: With the prepared spice rub, coat the chicken evenly.
Step 5: Add and cook the chicken to the skillet with melted coconut oil for about 5 minutes on both sides or until browned.
Step 6: To make the honey sauce, whisk the honey with apple cider vinegar until well mixed.
Step 7: Take the pan out of the heat and add the honey sauce to the pan. Turn to evenly coat the chicken.
Step 8: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 9: Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Step 10: Transfer to a plate and garnish the chicken with green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving (2 thighs): Calories 252 | Fat 5.7g9% | Saturated Fat 1.4g7% | Cholesterol 114.5mg38% | Sodium 280mg12% | Carbohydrates 23g8% | Fiber 0.8g3% | Sugar 21.4g24% | Protein 27.7g55%
Ingredients
- SPICE RUB:
- 2 tsp, or to taste, chilli powder
- 1 tsp or to taste, paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- HONEY SAUCE:
- 1/3 c honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- CHICKEN:
- 1 tbsp unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil
- 6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: In a cast-iron skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Mix the spice rub ingredients; chilli powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 4: With the prepared spice rub, coat the chicken evenly.
Step 5: Add and cook the chicken to the skillet with melted coconut oil for about 5 minutes on both sides or until browned.
Step 6: To make the honey sauce, whisk the honey with apple cider vinegar until well mixed.
Step 7: Take the pan out of the heat and add the honey sauce to the pan. Turn to evenly coat the chicken.
Step 8: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 9: Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Step 10: Transfer to a plate and garnish the chicken with green onions. Enjoy!
