How to Make Spicy Honey-Peanut Baked Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new chicken dish that is packed with flavor and simple to prepare? Look no further than these Spicy Honey-Peanut Baked Chicken Thighs! This recipe takes the classic combination of sweet honey and spicy peanut and infuses it into tender, juicy chicken thighs for a mouthwatering meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

What makes this dish stand out is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. The honey adds a touch of sweetness to the chicken, while th...

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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • 6 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®)
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Mix peanut butter powder and water together in a large bowl until fully incorporated. Stir in hot honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder; mix until well combined. Add chicken thighs and turn in marinade, making sure both sides are well coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken thighs to an oven-proof dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 751mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 357mg