This dish is perfect for date night.....a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy....just like you hope your evening to be.
Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures invited us to share Date Night Dinners in preparation for Valentine's Day. This easy dish is ready in less than 30 minutes. I served it with steamed rice and an Asian slaw perfect for when Valentine's Day falls on a weeknight.
Let's look at what everyone has cooked up for today's event......
Date Night Dinner
- Beet Gnocchi with Arugula Basil Pesto from The Spiffy Cookie
- Boeuf Bourguignon from Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Chile Lime Mahi Mahi from That Recipe
- Copycat Applebees Bourbon Street Steak from Palatable Pastime
- Deviled Crab from Art of Natural Living
- Fondant Potatoes from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Linguini and Clams from Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
- Pan Seared Filet Mignon from Jen Around the World
- Sweet and Spicy Chicken from A Day in the Life on the Farm
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We are celebrating our Valentine's Day on Monday because Wednesday is the first day of our Lenten Season and we will be fasting and abstaining from meat on that day. I hope you find some promising recipes from our event today to sweeten and spice up your date night!!!
Yield: 2 servings
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs with honey and turmeric glaze spiced up with a bit of heat from cayenne pepper.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min
Ingredients
- 1 T. olive oil
- 4-6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 t. ginger paste
- 1 1/2 T. honey
- 1 T. oyster sauce
- 3/4 t. Turmeric
- cayenne pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, oyster sauce, turmeric, cayenne, and salt. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When hot add the oil. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and slightly charred on each side and an internal temperature of 165* is reached.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
461.93Fat (grams)
18.91 gSat. Fat (grams)
3.94 gCarbs (grams)
16.05 gFiber (grams)
0.57 gNet carbs
15.49 gSugar (grams)
13.1 gProtein (grams)
54.96 gSodium (milligrams)
596.33 mgCholesterol (grams)
268.38 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Nice cooking idea thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteThey look so juicy, something that is hard to achieve with chicken breasts! Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's why I used thighs LOL...but you could use breasts if you prefer white meat.
DeleteWho can resist a sweet and spicy sauce over chicken? Yum!
ReplyDeleteI sure can't.
DeleteThis is not only tasty this is healthy also . Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSweet and spicy is always a hit!
ReplyDeleteYes, it sure is.
DeleteWhat a fun and delicious recipe that looks super easy to make.
ReplyDeleteIt is. It makes a great weeknight meal.
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