Description
Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken Thighs are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet glaze with a kick of heat. This easy, flavor-packed dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
Honey Sriracha Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2–3 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear chicken skin-side down until golden and crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven (or move chicken to a baking sheet) and roast for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes for a thicker glaze.
- Brush glaze over cooked chicken or toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for a quicker cook time.
- Add lime juice to glaze for citrusy flavor.
- Top with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for crunch.
- Reduce sriracha or increase honey to mellow the heat.
- Grill chicken for a smoky version, glazing in the last few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
