Spicy, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Thighs - An easy and quick one skillet meal including sticky, tender and delicious chicken thighs rubbed with a homemade spice rub and brushed with an amazingly sweet honey sauce.
Servings : 4Servings
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
FOR THE SPICE RUB
2teaspoons, or to taste, chili powder
1teaspoonor to taste, paprika
1teaspoonground cumin
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
FOR THE HONEY SAUCE
1/3cuphoney
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
FOR THE CHICKEN
1tablespoonunrefined, cold pressed coconut oil
6to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Melt coconut oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Combine the spice rub ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
Rub the chicken with the prepared spice rub and toss to coat.
Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.
Prepare the honey sauce by combining honey and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl; stir until well incorporated.
Remove chicken from heat and pour honey sauce over the chicken thighs, turning to coat.
Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.