🍯 Sweet & Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs – Sticky, Crispy & Addictively Bold
Honey sriracha chicken thighs are coated in a sticky, spicy glaze with just the right touch of sweetness. They’re bold, flavorful, and easy to throw together with simple pantry staples.
Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
475
kcalCrispy, sticky, and sweet with a kick — these chicken thighs are coated in a bold honey sriracha glaze that turns dinner into something unforgettable.
✅ Bold flavor with sweet and spicy balance
✅ Perfect crispy skin in a hot skillet
✅ Done in under 30 minutes
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Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add honey, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Glaze & Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer another 2–3 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- ✅ Adjust sriracha to taste for more or less heat
✅ Works great with white rice or roasted veggies
✅ Can also be grilled, then tossed in sauce
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