Description
Healthy Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Thighs are succulent chicken thighs coated with a vibrant, homemade sweet chili glaze made from fresh ginger, garlic, raw honey, and red chili flakes. This dish balances heat and sweetness while being quick to prepare, making it a perfect addition to your weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1/3 cup Raw Honey
3 tablespoons Coconut Aminos or Tamari
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1–2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
To taste Sesame Seeds & Green Onions for Garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then season lightly with sea salt and cracked black pepper
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes until well combined
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the sweet chili glaze over the chicken. Let the sauce bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes while basting
- Remove from heat, let rest for 3 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving
Notes
For best results, allow chicken to come to room temperature before cooking for more even cooking.
Optionally, for meal prep, these thighs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg