Perfectly spicy with just the right amount of sweetness in this EASY, super flavorful recipe that leave you wanting more!! Crispy skin on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and so GOOD!!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time18 minutesmins
Additional Time7 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: 30-Minute Meals
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: sweet and spicy chicken, sweet and spicy chicken recipe, sweet and spicy sauce for chicken
Servings: 5
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
3tablespoonsolive oil
2poundsboneless chicken thighsabout 6; either with or without skin is fine
salt and pepperto taste
3tablespoonshoney
2tablespoonssrirachaor to taste
3 to 5clovesgarlicfinely minced or pressed
pinchcayenne pepperoptional and to taste
green onions sliced into thin roundsfor garnishing
sesame seedsoptional for garnishing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
To a large oven-proof skillet, add the oil and chicken with the skin down (or the side down where the skin would have been if you're using skinless), and evenly season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is golden browned, about 7 minutes.
While chicken is cooking, to a small bowl, add the honey, sriracha, garlic, optional cayenne, and stir to combine.
Flip chicken over and evenly spoon the honey mixture over the browned side of all chicken pieces.
Place skillet in oven and bake for about 16 to 22 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and done (165F). Exact cooking time will vary on the size of the pieces and exactly how browned/done they were going into the oven.
Garnish with green onions, optional sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.