Firecracker Chicken Thighs

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    26 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    293 kcal

Firecracker Chicken Thighs

Firecracker Chicken Thighs are seasoned and coated boneless, skinless chicken thighs seared and glazed with spicy firecracker sauce, then baked in the oven until tender and juicy. It is such a flavorful way to serve chicken, and it's made in one oven-safe skillet for easy cleanup!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup (64 g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 recipe firecracker sauce*, or 1 cup storebought
  • green onion, chopped for garnish
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Evenly season each thigh with salt and pepper.
  3. To a shallow plate, add the cornstarch. Dredge each thigh in the cornstarch, coating evenly on all sides. Shake off excess and set aside.
  4. To a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs. Sear the chicken for about 4-6 minutes per side. (The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.) Please note: The chicken will stick to the pan, so you may need to work it a bit to unstick it when flipping.
  5. Pour firecracker sauce all over the chicken. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Then, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature of each chicken thigh reaches 165°F.
  6. Spoon sauce over chicken thighs. Garnish with green onion and/or parsley. Serve.

Notes

  • *Recipe for homemade Firecracker Sauce 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken thigh with sauce Calories 293kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken thigh with sauce
Calories 293kcal 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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