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16) Honey Garlic Sticky Chicken Thighs with Sriracha Kick

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lb)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium ok
  • 1 –2 tbsp sriracha start with 1, add to taste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water optional, for thicker glaze
  • Sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat thighs dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear thighs skin-side down 6–8 minutes until golden; flip and cook 4 minutes more. Remove and drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp.
  3. Lower heat to medium; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy, sriracha, and vinegar.
  4. Return thighs to pan skin-side up. Spoon sauce over thighs and simmer 8–12 minutes until internal temp hits 165°F and sauce is sticky.
  5. If sauce needs thickening, remove thighs, stir in cornstarch slurry, simmer until glossy, then return thighs to coat. Garnish and serve.