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Two pieces of Spicy Sweet Sticky Chicken Thighs covered in a dark, glossy glaze, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Spicy Sweet Sticky Chicken Thighs

  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A recipe for chicken thighs coated in a spicy and sweet glaze, cooked until sticky.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze.
  5. Pour half of the glaze mixture into the skillet you used for searing. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. While the chicken bakes, prepare the thickening slurry: Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until smooth.
  9. After 25 minutes of baking, remove the skillet from the oven. Brush the chicken with some of the remaining reserved glaze.
  10. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  11. Remove the skillet from the oven. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce remaining in the skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  12. Spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken thighs.
  13. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer boneless, skinless thighs, reduce the cooking time by about 10 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking and Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Asian Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 120

Keywords: chicken thighs, spicy, sweet, sticky glaze, honey, sriracha, baked chicken, weeknight dinner

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