Spiced Chicken Thighs Recipes

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side.

SPICY CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
• Make the spicy chicken thighs marinade by mixing paprika, parsley, ginger, black pepper, garlic powder, oil, and salt in a small bowl.
• Add the chicken thighs in a bowl, add in the marinade then mix well till all the parts are covered evenly in the marinade.If you have time, put it in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes or more otherwise continue to the next step below.
• Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking tray and put the tray in the oven.Bake at a temperature of 200C/400F for 35-40 minutes or till they are well cooked and no pinkiness in the middle.If using boneless chicken thighs, it will cook faster than bone-in so check for doneness after 20 minutes.
• Bring the tray out, serve and enjoy.

SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix cumin, thyme, paprika, and salt. Rub mixture over chicken.
• Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken over; stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduces heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165F). Uncover; cook 1 minute longer or until liquid is reduced by half.

SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH DRIED FIGS

Steps:

• Combine the rice, cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered.
• Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and the paprika. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 more minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Add the shallot to the skillet; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in the figs, then add the vinegar and remaining 2 bay leaves. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is mostly reduced, 1 minute. Return the chicken to the skillet along with any juices from the plate; add the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid is reduced but still saucy, 10 to 12 minutes; season with salt.
• Fluff the rice, discarding the cinnamon stick and bay leaf, and divide among plates. Top with the chicken, figs and sauce and sprinkle with the parsley.

SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Put chicken thighs in a bowl. Mince garlic, ginger and pepper. Toss with all remaining ingredients or put in a small food processor, and grind to a paste. (It is O.K. if the coriander seeds are not fully pulverized. They will add a little crunch.)
• Rub mixture thoroughly into chicken. At this point, you can cover, and refrigerate for up to a day.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put thighs, skin side up, in a roasting pan. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.