Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
(Main Dish)

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Cooking spray
6 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat broiler.

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil chicken 5 minutes on each side.

Combine honey and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well. Remove chicken from oven; brush 1/4 cup honey mixture on chicken. Broil 1 minute. Remove chicken from oven and turn over. Brush chicken with remaining honey mixture. Broil 1 additional minute or until chicken is done.

Calories: 321 (31% from fat). Fat: 11g (sat 3g, mono 4.1g, poly 2.5g). Protein: 28g. Carbohydrate: 27.9g. Fiber: 0.6g. Cholesterol: 99mg. Iron: 2.1mg. Sodium: 676mg. Calcium: 21mg.

SERVINGS: 4 (serving size: 2 thighs)

Skinless, boneless thighs cook quickly and are more flavorful than white meat, so they need fewer ingredients. Serve with a simple green salad and garlic-roasted potato wedges.

Recipe from Cooking Light, MARCH 2007.