One Pan Smoky Sriracha Chicken - Marion's Kitchen

sriracha sauce

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + chili flakes

Hot sauce provides a similar heat with fewer calories.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: liquid smoke + regular paprika

Liquid smoke adds a smoky flavor without the cost.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

Add chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and sear until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Flip the chicken and pour sriracha sauce over the top.

Add sliced bell peppers and red onion around the chicken in the skillet.

Drizzle lime juice over the vegetables and chicken.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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