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Sweet spicy roasted chicken thighs

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, this recipe for sweet spicy roasted chicken thighs is perfect with rice and greens.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 6 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh chillies
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Stir together the honey, lemon juice, crushed garlic, paprika, chilli flakes, chopped chillies, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. 
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt on both sides.
  4. Place the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in a large oven-safe frying pan.
  5. Place the pan over medium heat and allow to cook for 7-10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Flip the thighs over and pour in the sauce and baste the chicken thighs.
  7. Place the pan in the oven and allow to roast for 10-15 minutes, basting half-way through, until the chicken is sticky, crisp and cooked through.
  8. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 159mg (53%) Sodium 594mg (25%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 197IU (4%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 594mg 25%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 197IU 4%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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