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Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired,, Thai-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp 3 g kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp 0.5 g ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp 14 g avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup 160 g Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp 30 g low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp 15 g fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp 10 g rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp 6 g grated fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (9 g)
  • 1 tsp 5 g toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp 3 g cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp 15 g cold water
  • 2 tbsp 12 g sliced green onions
  • 1 tsp 3 g toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  2. Mix cornstarch with cold water. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken smooth-side down for 4–5 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add half the sauce around the chicken. Bake for 6–9 minutes, until the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
  5. Simmer reserved sauce, add slurry, and cook for 45–60 seconds. Brush it over the chicken.
  6. Broil for 1–2 minutes, rest for 5 minutes, then add green onions, sesame seeds, and lime.

Notes

These Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Thighs land right between easy and special. The meat stays juicy, the sauce clings instead of pooling, and fresh lime keeps the glaze bright.
My family always asks for extra rice when this skillet reaches the table, which tells you where the remaining sauce is going. Save or print the recipe, then make it the next time dinner needs to happen without much fuss.