SPICY CHICKEN - BAKED, BONELESS & SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGH

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https://alcoeats.com/blogs/alcoeats-feed-your-cravings/spicy-chicken-baked-boneless-skinless-chicken-thigh

• Prep Time: 5 mins 
• Cook Time: 35 mins 
• Total Time: 40 mins 
• Course: Main Course 
• Cuisine: American, British

INGREDIENTS

• 6-8 chicken thigh
• 5-6 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp Alcoeats Chicken Masala Powder
• 1 tsp garlic granules (powdered garlic)
• 1 tsp chili flake (substitute with cayenne pepper)
• 1 tsp ginger granules
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp paprika (can be substituted with smoked paprika)
• 1 tsp mixed herbs (can be substituted with thyme)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add all the ingredients except the chicken into a bowl. Mix till well combined and set aside (taste the sauce and adjust if needed).
• Wash your chicken (this is entirely optional) and pat dry.
• Add the chicken to the marinade and mix till well combined. Marinate the chicken overnight or for a minimum of 30 minutes. If time is in short supply, bake chicken immediately.
• Preheat the oven at 356°F(180⁰C) or according to the chicken packet instructions. Use 375⁰F(190⁰C) if using a conventional oven.
• Place baking paper or foil on a baking tray. Add the chicken and keep the sauce for basting. 
• Put the chicken in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or till well cooked and the water from the chicken runs out. 
• Remove from the oven. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before launching into it! 
• Enjoy your spicy baked chicken with any side of your choice.

Notes

• After 20 minutes of baking, baste the chicken with the remaining sauce. Repeat after another 10 minutes.
• For moist chicken, cover the baking tray with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. After that, remove the foil and place the chicken back in the oven for another 5 minutes.
• For healthier baked chicken breast/thighs, remove the skin on the chicken and follow all the steps for this recipe.

What's in this chicken thigh marinade?

• Ketchup
• Crushed chili flake (substitute with cayenne pepper)
• Chicken seasoning (optional)
• Garlic granules (or powdered garlic)
• Ginger granules
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• Vegetable oil (optional)
• Mixed herbs (substitute with thyme)
• Paprika (optional)

How long can you marinate chicken?

• Add all ingredients for the chicken marinade to a bowl. Mix till well combined and set aside (taste the marinade and adjust accordingly for salt and seasoning)
• Wash the chicken (this is optional) and pat dry.
• Add the chicken to the marinade and mix till well combined.
• Leave the chicken to marinate overnight for the best results or at least 30 minutes. You can bake chicken immediately ONLY IF time is of the essence.

How long can you bake chicken thighs in the oven?

• Preheat the oven to 356°F (180⁰C) or according to the chicken packet instructions. Use 375⁰F (190⁰C) if using a conventional oven.
• Keep baking paper or foil on a baking tray. Put in the chicken and reserve the sauce for basting. 
• Place the chicken in the oven. Bake it for 45 minutes (until well cooked), and water from the chicken drains. 
• After baking for 20 minutes, baste the chicken with some remaining sauce. Repeat after 10 minutes.
• For moist chicken, cover the baking tray with foil and bake for around 35-40 minutes. Remove the foil and put the chicken back in the oven to dry up.