Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ladies, get ready to ignite your taste buds because this Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe—minus the actual chicken—brings all the fiery drama. Each bite sizzles like a summer fling, smoky, bold, and deliciously high-maintenance in the best way. Our vegan twist swaps poultry for juicy, plant-based magic that even carnivores secretly crave. It’s saucy, sticky, and unapologetically extra—just like you on a Friday night. This recipe doesn’t just serve dinner; it serves attitude, confidence, and maybe a touch of chaos. Grab your apron, queen, because your kitchen’s about to smell like victory—and irresistible vegan BBQ dreams.
Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
A fiery vegan version of Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs—packed with smoky flavor, sticky sweetness, and bold heat that satisfies every craving guilt-free.
Ingredients
Method
- Marinate the Vegan Protein: Mix seitan with olive oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Let it rest 10 minutes while you feel fabulous.
- Make the Sauce: Combine ketchup, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, garlic, onion powder, and liquid smoke. Whisk like you mean it.
- Sear the “Thighs”: Heat a grill pan. Add seitan pieces and cook 5 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
- Coat in Sauce: Pour your spicy BBQ sauce over the seitan. Stir until it’s sticky, glossy, and dangerously addictive.
- Caramelize: Let it simmer 3–4 minutes to thicken. The aroma alone deserves an applause.
- Serve & Slay: Garnish with herbs, squeeze a lemon, and pair with roasted veggies or corn on the cob.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 325
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Calcium: 14%
- Vitamin A: 28%
- Magnesium: 16%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling fearless.
- Use tofu for a softer texture—great for when you’re feeling “delicate.”
- Don’t skip liquid smoke—it’s the drama this dish deserves.
- Pair with vegan coleslaw or grilled corn for a full BBQ queen moment.
- Leftovers? Wrap in a tortilla for next-day sass in a bite.
