Description
Bold meets buttery in this fiery twist on classic honey garlic chicken. With a sweet-spicy glaze that clings to crispy chicken thighs, this dish delivers flavor that’s rich, tangy, and totally addictive. It’s weeknight dinner with a serious personality—and a little heat!
Flavor Profile: Sweet, spicy, tangy, and buttery—intensely bold and crave-worthy.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sriracha
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Season the chicken: Rub chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sear the chicken: Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat, 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Build the sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in honey, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
Glaze the chicken: Return chicken to pan and toss in the sauce until well coated.
Serve hot: Perfect with steamed rice or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380/serving
- Sugar: 26g/serving
- Sodium: 1100mg/serving
- Fat: 18g/serving
- Saturated Fat: 5g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 30g/serving
- Protein: 26g/serving