Spicy Sweet Chicken Thighs Recipes

SWEET HEAT CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear chicken in batches until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, hoisin and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add the onions, chili paste, ginger, garlic and scallions to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the sauce and deglaze the pan, then return the chicken to the pot. Add the butternut squash, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 22 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a platter. Add the kale, then stir in and allow to wilt. Spoon over and around the chicken, then garnish with cilantro leaves.

INSTANT POT® SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, and pepper together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken thighs and turn to coat with the sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken thighs and set aside, keeping them warm.
• Select Saute function. Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl and add slurry to Instant Pot®. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes. Return chicken thighs to the sauce and toss to coat.

SPICY-SWEET CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a plastic zip-locked bag.
• Marinate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 425.
• Remove chicken from bag and reserve marinade.
• Arrange chicken in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Pour reserved marinade over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 425 for 20 minutes, baste chicken with marinade.
• Bake an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

FIERY SWEET CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add poblanos and onion to drippings; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from heat; add brandy. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in chili garlic sauce and chili paste; pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a meat thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 4-5 hours.

SWEET & SPICY GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine jelly, garlic, herbs, and oil. Spread mixture between skin and meat of each thigh. Place in a large ziplock bag with thighs. Refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare grill.
• Remove chicken sprinkle lightly seasoned salt.
• Cook marinade for 5 minutes over medium low flame.
• Grill 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked throughout.
• Discard skin if you want before serving. Top with spicy marinade.