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Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs Easy Sticky Sweet Spicy Glaze Recipe

  • Author: Julia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Juicy, caramelized baked chicken thighs with a sticky sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • ⅓ cup honey (113g)
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha (45ml)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help skin crisp up.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Brush or spoon the glaze generously over each thigh, getting some under the skin if possible. Reserve some glaze for basting.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and baste the chicken with the reserved glaze to build layers of sticky sweetness.
  8. Optional: Flip the chicken over for the last 5 minutes to crisp the other side, then flip back skin-side up for the final 5 minutes.
  9. Chicken is done when skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Adjust sriracha to control spice level. Use foil or parchment for easy cleanup. Let chicken rest after baking for juicy meat. Add fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil for extra flavor. Can add sliced vegetables on the baking sheet for a sheet pan meal. Leftovers keep well in fridge up to 4 days but do not freeze due to glaze texture.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 13
  • Sodium: 550
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: baked chicken thighs, honey sriracha chicken, sticky chicken, sweet spicy glaze, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, oven baked chicken

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