How to Make the Perfect Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Thighs
Asian-American · Easy · 50 min · 4 servings
Juicy bone-in chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and spicy honey Sriracha sauce and baked until the skin is perfectly caramelized. This bold dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Why this recipe works
This Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Thighs recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 50 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 440 calories with 36g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 10 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 whole bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side up in a lightly oiled baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until fully combined. Taste and adjust heat level as desired.
Step 3: Glaze and Bake
Spoon half of the honey Sriracha glaze generously over the top of each chicken thigh. Reserve the remaining glaze. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 4: Re-Glaze and Finish Baking
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the top of each piece. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the skin is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 5: Rest and Serve
Let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve over steamed jasmine rice with extra sauce spooned from the pan.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- Sriracha sauce → sambal oelek or gochujang for a different heat profile
- honey → maple syrup for a slightly earthier sweetness
- bone-in chicken thighs → boneless chicken thighs, reducing cook time by 10 minutes
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Do not skip patting the chicken dry as moisture on the skin prevents proper caramelization
- Do not apply all the glaze at once as a second coat during baking creates a better lacquered finish
- Do not cut into the chicken immediately after baking as resting allows the juices to redistribute
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 440 calories, 36g protein, 22g carbs, 22g fat, 1g fiber.
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