Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
I saw this spicy honey-brushed chicken thighs recipe in my newest Cooking Light magazine, and I couldn’t wait to make it. It was a simple and quick recipe with little clean-up. The chicken turned out moist, tender, and so flavorful. I toned down the crushed pepper a bit so it wouldn’t be too spicy for the kids, and they absolutely loved it. My husband and I both enjoyed it too and thought it paired nicely with mashed potato casserole, roasted asparagus, and a loaded garden salad.
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Â Olive oil cooking spray
- 6 tbsp of honey
- 3 tsp cider vinegar
How to Make Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs:
Prepare the seasoning blend by mixing the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
Season the chicken thighs evenly with the dry rub on both sides.
Place thighs on the baking sheet. Spray each chicken thigh with olive oil cooking spray.
Broil the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Combine the honey and vinegar in a small bowl.
Remove the chicken from the oven; brush the chicken thighs with half of the honey mixture. Broil for 1 minute.
Remove chicken from the oven and turn over.
Brush the chicken with the remaining half of the honey mixture.
Broil for 1 minute, or until chicken is cooked.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 6 tbsp of honey
- 3 tsp cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking pan with foil, then spray it with olive oil cooking spray.
- Prepare the seasoning blend by mixing the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
- Season the chicken thighs evenly with the dry rub on both sides.
- Place thighs on the baking sheet. Spray each chicken thigh with olive oil cooking spray.
- Broil the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Combine the honey and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the oven; brush the chicken thighs with half of the honey mixture. Broil for 1 minute.
- Remove chicken from the oven and turn over.
- Brush the chicken with the remaining half of the honey mixture.
- Broil for 1 minute, or until chicken is cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy.
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I made this the week before last, I think. It was so good! Getting hungry just thinking about it! I love your recipes. 🙂
I tried it and is delicious !
Thank you
Kisses from Romania!
Here it is:
http://amalia-mylife.blogspot.com/2010/12/pulpe-de-pui-dulci-picante.html
What if you dont have broiler? Can i bake it in the oven and get the same effect? Im sorry if this is a silly question, but I’m a new housewife that got thrown in the fire lol Not a cook at all. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Ali,
If you have an oven, you more than likely have a broiler. Check your oven settings for the broil setting (it’s usually near the bake setting). If not, you can try baking the chicken at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through. I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Pam
I made these chicken thighs last week and they were so good! My oven has a broiler, but it is broken, so I baked for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Thanks for the recipe!