Description
Sizzling chili chicken thighs bring spicy Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table with bold, zesty seasonings. Succulent chicken emerges perfectly crisp and packed with smoky heat that beckons you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving Accompaniments:
- Cooked rice
- Cucumber slices
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then submerge in the prepared marinade. Ensure complete coverage by massaging sauce into each piece. Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to intensify flavors.
- Heat grill or skillet to medium-high temperature (around 375°F). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, periodically brushing with reserved marinade. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior develops a caramelized golden-brown crust.
- Transfer chicken from heat and let rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices and enhance tenderness.
- Plate chicken atop steamed rice, garnishing with fresh cucumber slices. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the dish for an extra flavor boost.
Notes
- Enhance the marinade’s depth by adding a splash of rice wine for complexity and brightness.
- Prevent sticking during cooking by patting chicken thighs dry before grilling, ensuring a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile or use agave nectar for a vegan alternative.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling additional salt during seasoning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg