Friday 15 September 2017

Juicy Spicy Thighs


This is the Spicy Chicken that I saw on Paul Hollywood's Bread. It was actually Spicy Shredded Chicken because it was shredded and eaten with tortilla. But after I took the chicken out of the oven, it seemed such a shame to shred them.

Again, the smoked paprika I had in the fridge came in very handy together with the chili flakes which I stocked up after becoming enamored with them when I had spaghetti aglio olio


As I was putting the spice mix together, I was reminded of the Peruvian Roast Chicken that I made quite some time ago. Yes, that roast chicken was fab and this one should be too.

I used only 3 chicken thighs and I let them marinate in the fridge for a few hours. Before roasting, they were taken out to stand to room temperature.


It took only 35 minutes for the chicken thighs to cook. As expected, this spice mix yielded very tasty chicken thighs. I love the smoky aroma imparted by the smoked paprika.


Best of all, they tasted so good with the Roasted Tomato Salsa.

Spicy Roasted Chicken 
Recipe source : Adapted from Paul Hollywood's Bread

Ingredients :
- 3 chicken thighs
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- zest from 1 lime
- juice from 1 lime

Method :
1. To make the marinade, mix cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, garlic powder, olive oil, lime zest and lime juice.
2. Put chicken thighs into a plastic bag and pour marinade over the thighs.
3. Squish the bag to spread and coat the marinade all over the chicken thighs.
4. Place in the fridge to marinate for a few hours.
5. Before roasting, take the chicken thighs out to stand to room temperature.
6. Roast at 200C for 35 minutes or until cooked through.

30 comments:

  1. great to have these thighs with salad and even rice, healthier than frying definitely.

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  2. I have few chicken thighs in freezer. Been cracking my head on how to cook them over the weekend.

    This recipe sounds good with all those spices and herbs.

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    1. It's delicious and not spicy hot unless if you add extra chili flakes.

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  3. Yum yummmmm!!! Looks so good even though your post title brings to mind this parody of the Eagles' Lying Eyes:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RNexoa6vzc

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  4. I have to admit I'm a bit of a lazy eater - shred it for me please so that I don't have to navigate the bone ;-)

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    1. When eating at the office, I would definitely want these shredded :)

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  5. wow! must be so tasty especially the meat when dipped into your tomato salsa. yummy! yummy!

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  6. There are 5 dried spices in this recipe alone...that's why they look so good but I can't invest in so many spices as I don't cook as often...haiz :( I'm assuming you have at least a dozen (or more?) bottles of dried spices in your fridge at any one time (cayenne, fennel, coriander, onion, turmeric, chilli, parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme?).....kekeke! :D I think I need to invest in smoked paprika and cayenne! ;)

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    1. I have lots hee..hee.. Just smoked paprika and cayenne, you'll be able to do plenty with those.

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  7. Clap! Clap! I pat your head for being so smart always. I had no idea that your ayam could go well with Roasted Tomato Salsa as my fixed mindset only dips tortilla chips with Salsa Sauce. This is truly a Phong Hollywood recipe. Kudos!

    #AyamPhongHollywood #BungaKantanBride #HappyWeekend

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    1. But I think salsa is still best with tortilla chips!

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  8. Saliva all puddled up in front of computer dy, bcos of this post.😂😂😂

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  9. Yum yum...mei thui. Must not let j see. Else I g9tta cook this pulak

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    1. Senang to cook this, just marinate and chuck in the oven.

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  10. I do the same by tossing my meat with spice in a ziploc and do a combination bake on my dinner plate. No mixing bowl, no baking tray. That's my easy dinner plan.

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  11. Hi Phong Hong, attractive name for your post. Yes, the thighs look appetising and the salsa looks great, too. Great if I can have a share of the both, hahaha!.

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    1. Hi Kimmy! Very easy to make and yet so good. My kind of cooking hee...hee...

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  12. WOW.. the chicken thighs look so delicious with the sauce at the side.

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  13. Yummy! Although I've always prefer chicken breast meat, these delish Spicy Roasted Chicken sets me drooling!

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  14. Kalau makan KFC i suka part thigh ni LL...Daging part ni best kan! Mcm daging kat drumstick..

    Belum pernah lagi bakar ayam guna spice yg mcm u guna tu. More western style kan...

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    1. Sekarang ni LL minat thighs. Dada ayam, very sorry tak suka. Pakai spice ni, sedap Hainom. Ada smoky flavor gitu.

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