Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned
1 cup water
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
Cooking spray
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Lime wedges (optional)

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["Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Combine 1 cup water and next 8 ingredients (through sesame oil) in a large bowl. Add chicken, turning to coat. Place chicken mixture in a 6-quart Instant Pot(R). Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot(R). Turn the steam release handle to ""Sealing"" position. Press [Manual]; select ""High Pressure,"" and use [-] or [+] to choose 17 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Quick Pressure Release (page 4).", "While chicken mixture cooks, preheat broiler.", "Line a jelly-roll pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Remove chicken from cooker with tongs, and place on prepared pan. Broil chicken 3 minutes on each side or until crisp and lightly charred.", "While chicken broils, press [Saute] on cooker, and use [Adjust] to select ""More"" mode. Bring cooking liquid to a boil; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until slightly thick.", "Sprinkle chicken with scallions and cilantro; serve with sauce and, if desired, lime wedges.", "Finish these chicken thighs in the broiler to ensure a crispy outside and a juicy inside."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs

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