Tessa’s Recipe Rundown
Taste: The chicken thighs have a perfect combination of warm spice with a hint of sweetness. Every ingredient compliments each other perfectly. Texture: Since the thighs are broiled the spice-rubbed edges are slightly crisp while the meat inside is tender and juicy. Ease: So, so so easy. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes from start (preheating broiler) to finish (on the table). Appearance: While a cut of chicken isn’t exactly the most dazzling specimen on earth these thighs still look mouth-watering. Pros: Amazingly quick and easy, perfect for dinner after a long day. Cons: Absolutely none! Would I make this again? I’ve added this recipe to my weeknight dinner repertoire.This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.
Originally when I added this recipe to my weekly menu and shopping list I hadn’t planned on photographing and posting it here. I guess I wasn’t expecting much of it. So when I took my first bite and was overwhelmed by the depth of flavor I was pleased. This chicken thigh recipe is just about as perfect as a week-night meal staple can get. Its flavorful, quick, easy, healthy, inexpensive, and only dirties a few dishes (bowl, broiler pan, tongs, measuring spoon). Does it get any better than that?It goes perfect with steamed veggies or a side salad and some rice or bread.
What are your favorite easy weeknight meals?
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- Cooking spray
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat broiler. Combine first 6 spice ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil chicken 5 minutes on each side.
- 2. Combine honey and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well. Remove chicken from oven; brush 1/4 cup honey mixture on chicken. Broil 1 minute. Remove chicken from oven and turn over. Brush other side with remaining honey mixture. Broil 1 additional minute or until chicken is done.
I made these for dinner tonight and I must say that they were a welcome change. I paired them with rice and green beans and it was delicious!
Hi Anonymous (I wonder why you chose not to leave your name? Hm.) I actually did mention right underneath the title of the recipe that it is from Cooking Light, with a link back to their website.
Were you planning on mentioning that this is the exact recipe from Cooking Light's book?
Perhaps it is time to give thighs another chance! The flavor sounds amazing here.
So glad to have another thigh recipe to use! Thanks!
I love thighs and this recipe looks amazing! Quick, simple, and with complex flavors. I might try substituting agave nectar since my husband is a diabetic.
I love these types of easy night home cooked meals! Thanks for sharing.
So easy, I'm definitely going to try this!!!! Yum!
Newlywed & Liz- I love chicken thighs!!
Karen- Its one of CL's most popular recipes… I can see why!
This IS really tasty! I found in in CL years ago and it's become one of our staple recipes. Yum!
This looks so good! I might have to start using thighs.
This looks great! I love finding new recipes for chicken thighs…they are so much cheaper, and stay so much moister than chicken breasts.