Red Devil Chicken

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery and flavorful Red Devil Chicken, a bold recipe that strikes the perfect balance between heat and smoky sweetness. Juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are bathed in an irresistible marinade of red chili paste, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a touch of honey, then seared to golden perfection in a sizzling skillet. Aromatic garlic and ginger infuse every bite, while soy sauce and lime juice add a savory and zesty dimension. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges, this quick and easy chicken dish is your new go-to for spice lovers. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
• 3 tablespoons Red chili paste
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, red chili paste, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until a smooth marinade forms.

Step 3

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss them until they are fully coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more intense flavor.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip off, and carefully place them skin-side down into the hot skillet.

Step 6

Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip the thighs and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Garnish the chicken with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1123.5 grams (1123.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2301

Total Fat 167.80g	215%
Saturated Fat 43.70g	219%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 729mg	243%
Sodium 5166mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 44.10g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5.90g	21%
Total Sugars 23.80g
Protein 168.90g	338%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2268mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 28.6%

Carbs: 7.5%