Saucy Thighs

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with "Saucy Thighs" – a showstopper recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs bathed in a rich, savory-sweet glaze. This dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors with a blend of honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, complemented by smoky paprika and fragrant garlic. The golden-crisp skin of the chicken is the star of the dish, soaking up the vibrant, tangy sauce as it simmers to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a one-skillet cooking technique, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve these luscious chicken thighs over a bed of fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to savor every drop of the velvety sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or an effortless gourmet meal, "Saucy Thighs" is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Search no further—this recipe blends convenience, bold flavor, and comforting home-cooked appeal into one irresistible dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0 adjustable salt (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Whisk to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the paprika and stir well. Taste the sauce and adjust salt levels if needed.

Step 8

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 10

Uncover the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.

Step 11

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 12

Serve the Saucy Thighs hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2408.0

Total Fat 168.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 729mg	0%
Sodium 3213.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.0g
Protein 175.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189.2mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 2527.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 9.9%