Description
Juicy, crispy, and packed with bold flavors, these hot honey chicken thighs are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The crispy skin, tender meat, and sticky glaze make this a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 🍗 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🌿 ½ tsp black pepper
- 🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 🍯 ¼ cup honey
- 🌶️ 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 🥄 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 🧈 1 tbsp butter
- 🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7–9 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the glaze over the thighs. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American / Southern-inspired
Keywords: Spicy Chicken, Honey Glazed Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Sweet and Spicy Chicken, Crispy Chicken Thighs