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Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

Juicy baked chicken thighs coated in a sticky sweet and spicy hot honey glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 1-2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.5 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken with oil and spices.
  3. Bake 35–40 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Simmer glaze ingredients 3–5 minutes.
  5. Brush glaze over chicken and bake 5–7 more minutes.
  6. Rest and serve.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.