Dutch Oven Spicy Cayenne Chicken Thighs Recipe
350kcal
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
- Once the butter has melted and starts to foam, add the chicken thighs skin side down. Sear for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set them aside on a plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme leaves, and ground cinnamon.
- Pour the honey mixture into the Dutch oven and stir well.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pot, skin side up. Spoon the honey mixture over the chicken.
- Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories350kcalCarbohydrates13gProtein23gFat23gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol142mgSodium271mgPotassium292mgFiber0gSugar13g