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Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs baked with a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and olive oil to make the glaze.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. If you don’t have a rack, line the sheet with foil and place chicken directly on it.
  5. Bake the chicken uncovered for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush each thigh generously with the honey sriracha glaze.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized and the skin is golden and sticky.
  8. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If not, bake a few more minutes, watching the glaze to avoid burning.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices and set the glaze.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Brush glaze halfway through baking to avoid burning and achieve caramelization. Use a wire rack for even cooking and crispier skin. Leftovers reheat best in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness and glaze texture.

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