Spicy, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 4

This easy one-skillet meal is a must! It’s super quick to make using just a few pantry staples. The chicken thighs are cooked until tender and juicy. Enjoy perfectly seasoned chicken (thanks to the simple rub seasoning) clothed in a mouthwatering sweet honey sauce any time with this easy recipe. If you love chicken and easy recipes, you’ll immediately fall in love with this one-pot skillet chicken dinner! These spicy, sweet, and sticky chicken thighs are the best and ultimate thighs you’ll ever make! You’ll be tempted to make this every day!

INGREDIENTS

SPICE RUB:

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

HONEY SAUCE:

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/3 c. honey

CHICKEN:

6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

green onions, for garnish

1 tbsp unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil

How to make Spicy, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Thighs

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.

Step 2: In a cast-iron skillet, melt the coconut oil on medium-high heat.

Step 3: Mix the spice rub ingredients until well blended. Toss and coat the chicken in the spice rub.

Step 4: To the skillet, add the chicken and sear for about 5 minutes per side until browned.

Step 5: To make the honey sauce, mix the honey and apple cider vinegar until well combined.

Step 6: Take the skillet off the heat. Over the chicken thighs, pour the honey sauce and toss to coat.

Step 7: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.

Step 8: Once done, remove from the oven and allow the chicken thighs to sit for a few minutes.

Step 9: Transfer to a serving plate and serve right away garnished with some green onions. Enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving: 2 thighs | Calories: 252 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 27.7 g | Fat: 5.7 g | Saturated Fat: 1.4 g | Cholesterol: 114.5 mg | Sodium: 280 mg | Fiber: 0.8 g | Sugar: 21.4 g | Net Carbs: 22 g

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Spicy, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Thighs

This easy one-skillet meal is a must! It's super quick to make using just a few pantry staples. The chicken thighs are cooked until tender and juicy. Enjoy perfectly seasoned chicken (thanks to the simple rub seasoning) clothed in a mouthwatering sweet honey sauce any time with this easy recipe. If you love chicken and easy recipes, you'll immediately fall in love with this one-pot skillet chicken dinner! These spicy, sweet, and sticky chicken thighs are the best and ultimate thighs you'll ever make! You’ll be tempted to make this every day!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients

  

• SPICE RUB:
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• HONEY SAUCE:
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 c. honey
• CHICKEN:
• 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• green onions for garnish
• 1 tbsp unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil

Instructions

 

• Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
• In a cast-iron skillet, melt the coconut oil on medium-high heat.
• Mix the spice rub ingredients until well blended. Toss and coat the chicken in the spice rub.
• To the skillet, add the chicken and sear for about 5 minutes per side until browned.
• To make the honey sauce, mix the honey and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
• Take the skillet off the heat. Over the chicken thighs, pour the honey sauce and toss to coat.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
• Once done, remove from the oven and allow the chicken thighs to sit for a few minutes.
• Transfer to a serving plate and serve right away garnished with some green onions. Enjoy!