Chicken Thighs In Chilli Marinade Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with these incredibly juicy and flavorful chicken thighs! Our spicy, sticky chilli marinade, made with honey, lime, and a kick of chili powder, creates the perfect balance of sweet and heat. Bake them in the oven or grill them for a summer BBQ – these are so good, they're picnic-perfect! Prepare for tender, succulent chicken with a mouthwatering glaze.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 284.6 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Thighs In Chilli Marinade

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How to Make Chicken Thighs In Chilli Marinade

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon ketchup, the juice of 1 lime, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
  2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade. Pour the remaining marinade over 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds). Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish or on a grill pan.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If grilling, cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through.
  5. While the chicken cooks, finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Stir the chopped cilantro into the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven or grill and brush with the cilantro-infused marinade. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

14g

Carbs

3g