Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Spicy Sriracha Glaze
A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and spicy honey garlic sriracha sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
- 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional but recommended)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable oil)
- Salt and pepper to season
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch or all-purpose flour for dredging
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place cornstarch or flour in a shallow bowl and lightly coat each chicken thigh, shaking off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2-3 minutes).
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 7-9 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.
- Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken cooks, combine honey, minced garlic, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl or saucepan. Heat gently for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the glaze over the cooked chicken thighs in the pan. Turn heat to medium-high and cook for 1-2 minutes, spooning glaze over the chicken to coat and thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow the glaze to set and flavors to deepen.
Notes
Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Add glaze only after chicken is cooked to keep skin crispy. Flip chicken only once. If glaze is too thick, add a splash of water; if too thin, simmer longer but watch to prevent burning. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and cornstarch for dredging. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 chicken thig
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 30
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