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Quick Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs Recipe

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A fast, flavorful, and forgiving chicken thigh recipe with a sticky honey sriracha glaze, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (about 60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (about 30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (about 30 ml)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (about 15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (about 15 ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to season
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crisp skin. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Let it get hot but not smoking, about 1 minute.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Press lightly to ensure even contact. Cook for 5–6 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 4 minutes. The internal temperature should be around 160°F (71°C).
  6. Pour the honey sriracha sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon sauce over the thighs as it bubbles for 3–4 minutes until thickened and sticky.
  7. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If not, cover and cook for an extra 1–2 minutes.
  8. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes. Spoon remaining sauce over the top and garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor and moisture. Adjust sriracha to taste. If sauce thickens too fast, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen. Let chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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