How to Make the Best Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides.

Prepare the Sauce

Melt butter in the same pan, then sauté garlic before adding honey, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, and seasonings.

Thicken the Sauce

Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.

Coat and Glaze

Flip the chicken in the sauce until it's fully coated and sticky.

Garnish and Serve

Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot.

Baking Tips

For extra crispy skin, sear the chicken longer before adding the sauce.

Adjust spice levels by adding more or less sriracha and red pepper flakes.

Use boneless chicken thighs for a quicker cooking time.

Pair with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Name: Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice preference); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening); 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish); 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)

Juicy, pan-seared chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey garlic glaze. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

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JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice preference)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium. Push chicken to one side and melt butter in the pan. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Pour in honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens.

Coat the chicken thighs in the glaze, flipping to ensure even coating. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully glazed and sticky.

Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot!

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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