The spicy chicken thighs are a very tasty main course. The recipe is really simple, just season the meat with mustard and all the necessary spices and pop it in the oven!! It’s a flavorful and light dish that can be accompanied by a side of vegetables, or parmesan potatoes, or with gratinated carrots the chicken thighs are perfect for a family lunch or dinner. I baked them but you can also cook in an air fryer.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 165.35 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 0.60 (g) of which sugars 0.09 (g)
- Proteins 20.33 (g)
- Fat 9.16 (g) of which saturated 2.33 (g)of which unsaturated 5.47 (g)
- Fibers 0.33 (g)
- Sodium 464.24 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 1 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsps mustard
- to taste spicy paprika (or sweet)
- to taste garlic
- to taste rosemary
- to taste salt
How to Make Spicy Chicken Thighs
Place the chicken thighs on a large plate, then brush with mustard.
Now season with spices: garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and paprika, then massage with your hands so the seasoning completely covers them, then cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 1 hour.
Drizzle with a little oil, bake the spicy chicken thighs in a preheated fan oven at 375°F for about 30-35 minutes.
Bake the spicy chicken thighs in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 30-35 minutes.
Halfway through cooking, turn the meat using tongs to avoid piercing it.
After the cooking time, remove from the oven and serve hot.
Storage and Tips for Spicy Chicken Thighs
This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator until the next day in an airtight container. If you prefer, you can cook the spicy chicken in an air fryer at 375°F for about 25 minutes.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
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