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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs

These Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs deliver restaurant-quality texture with incredibly crispy skin and juicy meat, all from your home oven. The magic lies in a simple cornstarch coating and high-heat baking, followed by a flavorful glaze of honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This easy weeknight recipe creates a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Honey Sriracha Glaze
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce adjust to your spice preference
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for a gluten free option
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the dry chicken thighs with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Bake for 25 minutes to crisp the skin.
  5. While the chicken bakes, whisk together honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl to create the glaze.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with about half of the honey Sriracha glaze. Return to oven for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken again and brush with remaining glaze. For extra caramelization, optionally broil for 1-3 minutes until bubbly and slightly charred in spots.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

For extra crispy skin, let the chicken thighs air dry uncovered in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking. Don't waste the flavorful pan drippings - scrape them into a bowl to use as an extra sauce.
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