Description
A delicious and spicy recipe for Hot Honey Chicken that combines crispy chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the wire rack on the baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and butter. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined.
- Brush half of the hot honey mixture over the chicken thighs. Reserve the other half for later.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the remaining hot honey mixture over the top. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg