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    Hot And Spicy Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Chicken thighs are the perfect party food, but usually spicy thighs are accompanied by non-Paleo ingredients. Fortunately, you can easily make delicious and spicy chicken thighs without any of that. This spicy chicken thighs recipe is a simple and inexpensive option for dinner or to bring to a pot-luck.

    Hot And Spicy Chicken Thighs

    Although the prep time might seem long, most of this is taken up by the marinating – you’ll have hands-on work for less than 30 minutes with this recipe.

    This makes it a great option for busy nights when you don’t have a ton of time to cook – just prep in the morning and spend a few minutes cooking your chicken later in the day.

    This recipe is fantastic as is, but the amount of heat here might turn off some diners. Just remember that you can always adjust the number of chili flakes and hot sauce down to your preference (or up if you prefer a lot of heat).

    You can also use this sauce for a ton of different proteins – try substituting pork or beef if you don’t have chicken on hand.

    For a party-themed meal, try serving these chicken thighs with a simple, Paleo-friendly fry (we love the chipotle-glazed sweet potato fries with this dish). For a complete meal, add a refreshing serving of greens by pairing it with the cucumber and carrot salad (or even a serving mixed into it).

    Hot And Spicy Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 10 min + 2 h Cook: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. chicken thighs, boneless
    • 1 medium white onion, sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
    • 1 tsp. chili flakes
    • ¼ cup hot pepper sauce
    • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
    • ¼ tbsp. olive oil
    • ½ cup homemade ketchup
    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • Green onions, sliced (to garnish)
    • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Hot And Spicy Chicken Thighs Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, chili flakes, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, olive oil, ketchup, and coconut aminos; season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Place the chicken and onion in a marinating container; pour the spicy sauce over the chicken-onion mixture.
    3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
    4. Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    5. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side; serve topped with green onions.

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    Hot And Spicy Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Hot And Spicy Chicken Thighs Recipe

    These hot and spicy thighs are the perfect versatile dish to add to a quick dinner or bring to a party!
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    Prep Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 623 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. chicken thighs boneless
    • 1 medium white onion sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh ginger minced
    • 1 tsp. chili flakes
    • ¼ cup hot pepper sauce
    • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
    • ¼ tbsp. olive oil
    • ½ cup homemade ketchup
    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • Green onions sliced (to garnish)
    • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, chili flakes, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, olive oil, ketchup, and coconut aminos; season with salt and pepper to taste.
      2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. fresh ginger, 1 tsp. chili flakes, ¼ cup hot pepper sauce, 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar, ¼ tbsp. olive oil, ¼ cup coconut aminos, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ cup homemade ketchup
    • Place the chicken and onion in a marinating container; pour the spicy sauce over the chicken-onion mixture.
      2 lbs. chicken thighs, 1 medium white onion
    • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
    • Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
      2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side; serve topped with green onions.
      Green onions

    Nutrition

    Calories: 623kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 43gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1189mgPotassium: 613mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, chicken thighs, hot, spicy
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes

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