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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

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You will make juicy, tender chicken thighs with a crispy exterior, coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for crispiness)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for achieving crispy skin.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs, focusing on the skin side.
  4. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the skin side of each chicken thigh in the flour, shaking off any excess. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes.
  6. While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Stir until the mixture is smooth and warm, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  7. After 30 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush half of the hot honey sauce evenly over the skin of the chicken thighs.
  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius) and the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Brush the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can place the chicken on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet before baking.
  • Serve this sweet and spicy chicken over rice or quinoa to make complete hot honey chicken bowls with your favorite vegetables.
  • If you prefer boneless chicken breast, reduce the cooking time by about 10 minutes total.

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