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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs

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This recipe features crispy chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey sriracha sauce, paired with sesame green beans for a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions or fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan. Press lightly with a spatula to ensure full skin contact. Cook without moving for 7-9 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy. Reduce heat if skin starts to burn.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and pour the honey sriracha glaze over them. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 10-12 minutes, spooning glaze over chicken every few minutes until glaze thickens and caramelizes.
  5. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If not, cover pan and cook a few more minutes.
  6. While chicken finishes, toast sesame seeds in a small dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  7. In another skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Splash soy sauce over beans, toss to coat, and cook for another minute.
  8. Plate chicken thighs alongside sesame green beans. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over beans and garnish chicken with sliced green onions or cilantro if desired.
  9. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

Notes

Pat chicken skin very dry before cooking and cook skin-side down first without moving to achieve crispy skin. Lower heat when glazing to prevent burning. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Green beans can be swapped with snap peas, broccolini, or asparagus. Reheat chicken in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, honey sriracha, crispy chicken, spicy chicken, sesame green beans, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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