SWEET HABANERO CHICKEN THIGHS
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SWEET HABANERO CHICKEN THIGHS
Amy Hunter
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Servings
2
Prep Time
45 minutes
Calories
434
While chicken breasts are undeniably the most popular cut of a chicken for many reasons, there’s something magical about chicken thighs. They’re much more moist and flavorful, and like breasts, take on most seasonings and flavorings well.
This recipe in particular hits a lot of flavor notes: sweet, spicy, salty, and rich. Some of that comes from the chicken thighs themselves, but a lot of it comes from Ava Jane’s Kitchen Sweet Habanero seasoning. This blend is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and will help caramelize the chicken thighs to perfection.
Speaking of caramelization, you want to let your chicken thighs get that deep sear. It will take longer than you think, and you may think you’re burning the chicken, but let them cook in the pan until they lift easily. If you sense any resistance at all, let them cook — don’t force flip. You’ll only end up with a mess to clean up and chicken that doesn’t taste as good. Trust the process it works.
These will go with any vegetable you like; I’m always partial to sautéed spinach, as it’s easy, nutritious, and I almost always have spinach on hand. If you have some rice, you have a complete, healthy dinner that will become staple in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Ava Jane’s Kitchen Sweet Habanero seasoning
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2 tablespoons Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season the chicken liberally with the Sweet Habanero.
- Heat a large, oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the oil and add the chicken to the pan, skin side down. Let cook until chicken releases easily from pan.
- Flip, and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove and drizzle with the lime juice before serving.
Recipe Note
Use this again: This chicken would be great on a salad or wrap, or even in chicken salad.
For one or two servings: Recipe can be doubled or halved; just make sure you don’t crowd your pan.
Store leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 434
- Carbs
- 2 grams
- Protein
- 51 grams
- Fat
- 23 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 5 grams
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 14 grams
- Cholesterol
- 144 milligrams
- Sodium
- 120 milligrams
- Potassium
- 879 milligrams
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- Sugar
- 1 grams
- Vitamin A
- 16 milligrams
- Vitamin C
- 3 milligrams
- Calcium
- 26 milligrams
- Iron
- 1 milligrams