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This honey sriracha chicken thighs recipe delivers bold, sweet heat in under 30 minutes — and with roughly 35 grams of protein per serving, it’s as smart for your macros as it is satisfying for your taste buds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 25 minutes: From fridge to table in under half an hour, making it a genuine weeknight hero when time is tight.
- High-protein powerhouse: Each serving delivers approximately 35g of protein, supporting muscle repair and keeping you full for hours.
- Addictive flavor balance: The sticky honey glaze tempers the sriracha’s heat into something deeply savory, a little smoky, and completely crave-worthy.
- Perfect for meal prep: The chicken reheats beautifully and holds its flavor for up to four days in the fridge, making it ideal for batch cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs) — bone-in keeps the meat juicy during high-heat cooking
- 3 tablespoons sriracha — adjust up or down to control heat level
- 3 tablespoons raw honey — adds natural sweetness and helps the glaze caramelize
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce — builds umami depth without excess sodium
- 3 cloves garlic, minced — fresh garlic makes a noticeable difference here
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar — brightens the glaze and balances the sweetness
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil — a little goes a long way for nutty aroma
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch — helps the glaze cling to the chicken
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sliced scallions and sesame seeds for garnish
Serves 4 | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 35 min
How to Make Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels — this is the key step for crispy skin. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sriracha, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat an oven-safe skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium-high heat with a light drizzle of neutral oil. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5–6 minutes without moving them, until the skin is deep golden and releases easily from the pan.
- Flip and glaze: Flip the thighs skin-side up, then spoon or brush about half the glaze generously over each piece. Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
- Roast in the oven: Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven and roast for 20–25 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer and the glaze is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
- Final glaze and rest: Remove from the oven and immediately brush on the remaining glaze. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving — this keeps the juices locked in and the protein intact.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sl
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