Description
Spicy-sweet honey sriracha glazed chicken thighs deliver a knockout punch of flavor from Korean and American culinary traditions. Bold marinades and caramelized edges promise a mouth-watering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sriracha, divided
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon finely minced ginger
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking honey, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl. Incorporate water to achieve a smooth, well-blended consistency.
- Massage chicken thighs thoroughly with additional sriracha, ensuring an even, spicy coating on both sides.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, adding vegetable oil until it shimmers with anticipation.
- Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side up in the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a rich, golden-brown crust for approximately 5 minutes.
- Flip the thighs and continue cooking until the skin transforms into a crispy, caramelized surface.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the chicken, partially covering the skillet to trap heat and moisture.
- Simmer for roughly 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and become gloriously bubbly. Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Transfer the glazed chicken to serving plates, drizzling any remaining sauce alongside the dish.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, thinly sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds for a final flourish of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Create a fiery yet sweet glaze that perfectly balances spicy sriracha with smooth honey for a restaurant-quality chicken dish.
- Generously coat chicken thighs with additional sriracha before cooking to build layers of complex, bold flavor throughout the meat.
- Ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee juicy, tender meat without compromising food safety.
- Use a non-stick skillet to achieve golden, crispy skin without excessive sticking or oil residue.
- Finish the dish with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and bright, aromatic garnish.
- Serve extra sauce on the side for those who crave more intense, tangy-sweet coating on their chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg