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.
Hi Tessa – This is a long overdue “thanks” for this recipe. I have made it dozens of times and it has become a favorite weeknight meal for us. So easy and delicious. Love your blog!
Made this for dinner last Saturday. Followed the recipe exactly and hubby and I both loved it. So flavorful and so easy. This one is definitely a keeper — I’m already looking forward to making it again.
I made this for dinner and I just wanna say this is DELICIOUS! I will most certainly be keeping this recipe.
Might I recommend to get thighs WITH the skin on!
The meat stays so moist and the skin gets nice and crispy and it is SO GOOD!
Thanks for sharing!
I found this recipe through Pinterest!
Thanks for the tip!!
Will this work out with bone in thighs or will it cook quicker? i have a bunch in the freezer and would love to try it
You can use bone-in thighs, it will take longer to cook with the bone. I’d increase the cooking time (it may take up to double the time) and have an instant read thermometer on hand to test whether the meat is done.
WOW!! I made this for dinner tonight and it came out AMAZING. My husband was so pleased, he called his parents to brag. I would say that this is a HUGE wifey success. Thanks for sharing!
This was delicious! I didn’t have the bonless/skinless thighs so I used chicken breasts and pounded them. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly and they were moist and tasty! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Would this work just as well on the grill? Sounds so yummy!
I'm in total agreement on the recipe rundown….Easy, quick & great tasting. Added bonus is that chicken thighs are an economical cut of poultry. Thanks!
Wow. I just made this tonight for dinner and it was SO good. I skipped the cumin as I'm not a fan but the flavor was excellent. And so easy! Thank You.
I just made this and I have to say it was SO delicious! I always have trouble making recipes they never come out as expected, but this came out great and so easy! My husband loved it, thank you
This was SO EASY and yummy. I made a few changes, though. I marinated the chicken, and added olive oil to the seasoning mixture. I served it with roasted carrots and zucchini. It was the first meal I've ever made for my boyfriend, and he LOVED it. I'll have to try more recipes from this blog:)
I make this very same recipe. Once, I was out of the rice vinegar so I decided to sub balsamic vinegar. Try it!! It's amazing. I could drink the sauce right from the bowl!!
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That works, thanks!