Description
I’ve made this hot honey chicken thighs recipe more times than I can count, and every single time, it’s a hit. The combination of crispy, juicy chicken with the sweet and spicy sauce is truly what comfort food dreams are made of. I love how easy it is to make for a quick weeknight meal, yet it’s fancy enough to serve when guests are over.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels. Season the thighs evenly with a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Step: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then set aside.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 7-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for another 7-10 minutes.
- Step: Pour the prepared hot honey butter sauce over the seared chicken thighs. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Step: Switch the oven to broiler mode for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Always pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy texture. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg