Description
Elevate your dinner routine with these Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs, where the perfect balance of sweet honey and fiery sriracha comes to life. This dish offers a delightful contrast with its golden-brown, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, all beautifully glazed in a spicy, aromatic sauce that promises a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ideal for anyone who loves a touch of sweetness with their spice, this recipe is not just about tantalizing your taste buds but also about enjoying a meal that is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions to enhance the vibrant flavors, making this dish a visual and sensory treat.
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha, divided
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1 tablespoon water
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add 1 tablespoon water and whisk until incorporated. Set aside.
Generously rub both sides of chicken thighs with remaining sriracha.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
Add chicken thighs, skin side up, and cook for about 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook another 5 minutes or until the skin side is golden brown and starting to crisp.
Add sauce and partially cover; cook for about 10 more minutes until sauce is thickened and bubbly and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the largest thigh reads 165 degrees F.
Transfer to serving dishes. Transfer leftover sauce into a small dish and serve alongside chicken. Top with fresh chopped cilantro, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 kcal