Alicia's Spicy Thighs
Spicin' and Dicin'
Flavoring your world - one spice blend at a time.
For a spicier version, reduce the amount of ketchup in sauce and replace with more Gochujang sauce.
For a milder or non-spicy version, skip the Gochujang sauce and just add more ketchup or sweet chili sauce.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins (includes chill & rest time)
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
4 bone-in/skin-on chicken thighs
1/3 cup ketchup
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp Gochujang - Korean chili sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp La Choy sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sesame oil
PREPARATION
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2) Generously coat all sides of chicken thighs with Alicia Love You Long Time - Korean BBQ rub. Place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
3) In a medium mixing bowl combine: ketchup, gochujang, honey, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Set aside.
4) Heat a large skillet to med-hi. Melt butter. Sear chicken 3-4 mins on each side until skin is nicely browned and slightly crispy. Place on large baking sheet.
5) Generously baste sauce over each chicken thigh. Bake for 25-27 mins until cooked through. Internal temperature should be 165F. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with stir fry veggies, rice, or ramen noodles.
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