Calabrian Chili Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or leg quarters

• Salt

• Black pepper

• Garlic powder

• Turmeric

• Smoked paprika

• 2-3 tbsp Calabrian chili bomba (or more, to taste)

• Drizzle of honey

• 1 lime, quartered

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F .

2. Season the chicken thighs: In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs, making sure to coat both sides.

3. Sear the chicken: Heat a cast-iron frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot (test with a drop of water - if it sizzles it's hot enough) place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.

4. Flip the chicken: Turn the thighs over so they are skin-side up. Spoon a generous amount of Calabrian chili bomba on top of each piece, spreading it evenly.

5. Roast in the oven: Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the chicken for 20 minutes.

6. Drizzle with honey: Pull the chicken out of the oven and drizzle each thigh with honey. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to let the honey caramelize slightly.

7. Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over each piece just before serving.

Note: The dish is spicy, so I like to serve it with a cucumber mint yogurt sauce!