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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken Thighs

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This recipe delivers crispy skin chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Press lightly with tongs for even contact. Cook undisturbed for 7-9 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Flip chicken thighs skin-side up. Pour the honey sriracha glaze evenly over each piece and spread with a spoon if needed.
  6. Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C). Roast for 15-18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the thighs before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Let chicken rest at room temperature before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Add glaze after skin crisps to prevent burning. If glaze burns in oven, tent with foil. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. To reheat leftovers, warm gently in skillet or oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.

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