Oven-Baked Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

- 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/2 cup plum jam
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve a portion for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine plum jam, low-sodium soy sauce, sambal oelek, sriracha, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and ground ginger. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

3. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For optimal flavor, marinate for up to 2 hours.

4. Prepare for Baking: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.

5. Bake the Chicken: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The skin should be crispy and slightly caramelized.

6. Broil for Extra Crispiness (Optional): For extra crispy skin, switch your oven to broil and broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh slices of green onions before serving.

Total Time

PT1H15M
1 hour, 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Oven-baked chicken thighs
- Sweet and spicy chicken
- Plum jam chicken
- Asian-inspired chicken
- Easy dinner recipe
- Garlic ginger chicken
- Sriracha chicken
- Sambal oelek chicken
- Marinade chicken
- Crispy oven-baked

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,320 calories for the entire dish

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