Best 8 Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Are you a culinary enthusiast seeking to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that packs a flavorful punch? Look no further than spicy roasted chicken thighs, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the succulent tenderness of chicken with an explosion of savory spices. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to creating this tantalizing dish, transforming ordinary chicken thighs into a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS



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In this easy recipe, a spicy rub and 30 minutes in the oven produce reliably juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and spices and use your hands to coat the chicken pieces.
  • Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking dish, such as a 9 X 13 baking dish. If there's some residual oil and spice mixture in the bowl, brush it on top of the chicken pieces, as shown in the video below.
  • Bake until cooked through, juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the largest thigh reads 165ºF. In my oven, this takes about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 602 mg

SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Here, the bright and zesty flavors of lemon, tomato, ginger, jalapeño and garlic contrast beautifully with the rich, tender dark meat of the chicken. If you like your chicken skin extra crispy, slip it under the broiler for a few minutes after roasting. And yes, you can make this with chicken breasts, but we recommend the skin-on, bone-in variety, and keep a close eye on the time; they'll take less time to cook.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken thighs, with skin, pierced all over with a small knife
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, or cayenne to taste
Juice and zest of 1 whole lemon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander seeds or ground coriander

Steps:

  • Put chicken thighs in a bowl. Mince garlic, ginger and pepper. Toss with all remaining ingredients or put in a small food processor, and grind to a paste. (It is O.K. if the coriander seeds are not fully pulverized. They will add a little crunch.)
  • Rub mixture thoroughly into chicken. At this point, you can cover, and refrigerate for up to a day.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put thighs, skin side up, in a roasting pan. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 682, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 598 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Adapted from "The Miniature Book of Tomatoes" by Jane Donovan. I havent tried this yet. The heat factor will vary based on the type of chili sauce you use-Asian chili sauce for a morefirey result, or grocery store chili sauce if you like it milder.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
6 teaspoons tomato paste (really)
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon garam masala, spice blend
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 inches fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lime, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
lemon slice, to garnish
lime slice, to garnish

Steps:

  • Slash through the meaty part of the thighs with a knife 2 or 3 times, then set into a shallow non-metal casserole (such as a glass pyrex baking dish).
  • Combine marinade ingredients (except garnish) in a blender or fodd processor and blend until smooth.
  • Pour marinade over chicken, turn to coat, cover and let marinade in the fridge 2-3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F (190C) and bake uncovered, basting occasionally, until cooked through and juices run clear, approximately 45-50 minutes.
  • Garnish with slices of lemon and lime.

EASY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This oven-roasted chicken recipe showcases juicy, flavorful thighs with a lemony sauce that makes itself in the pan. It's the ideal weeknight dinner for busy families, especially when served with simple Roasted Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss chicken with oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and marinate 1 hour (or up to a day).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roast chicken, skin-side down, in an oiled roasting pan, 20 to 25 minutes; flip and roast 10 more minutes.
  • Stir together mustard and honey and season with salt and pepper. Brush glaze onto chicken and broil 5 minutes.

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN THIGHS



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For our must-have meal, we roast chicken using bone-in, skin-on thighs. This version without skin and bones has a zesty rub of turmeric, paprika and chili powder. -Bill Staley, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Try my oven-grilled chicken thighs and you will fall in love! Sprinkle with fresh finely chopped parsley and serve with a warm potato salad, or fries, or both.

Provided by Aroma and Essence

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup dark soy sauce
¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
8 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, chili sauce, paprika, parsley, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on the tray.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off excess; transfer to the prepared rack. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn and continue to bake until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 849 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MISO AND GINGER



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Overall, this is a tangy, slightly sweet and salty recipe with a pleasant kick of heat from the chili sauce. I love chicken thighs; they are just so forgiving, and take so well to so many different types of seasoning.

Provided by mcspeltz

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 medium lemon, zested
3 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pat chicken thighs dry and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine garlic, ginger, lemon zest, miso paste, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in a food processor or small chopper; blend until a saucy red paste forms.
  • Dump paste over the chicken and mix until well coated. Spread chicken in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 500.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

SPICY-SWEET CHICKEN THIGHS



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Barbecue-type sauce is what makes this one special. One serving is 2 chicken thighs. Prep time does not include 1 hour to marinade.

Provided by Michele7

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, chopped
8 skinless chicken thighs
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
lemon wedge (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 303.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 16.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken thighs. Look for thighs that are plump and have a good amount of fat. This will help keep the chicken moist and flavorful during roasting.
  • Marinate the chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the spices and herbs.
  • Roast the chicken thighs at a high temperature. This will help create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs. This will give the chicken thighs a complex flavor.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with a variety of sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Spicy roasted chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. By following these tips, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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