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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin

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A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a bold honey and sriracha glaze that creates perfectly crispy skin and a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (mild wildflower recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them skin side up in the bowl with the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill or skillet: Heat over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot.
  4. Cook skin side down first: Place chicken thighs skin side down on the grill or pan. Cook for 7-9 minutes without moving to crisp and caramelize the skin. Flip when edges are golden and chicken releases easily.
  5. Flip and baste: Turn chicken over and cook for another 6-8 minutes, basting with remaining marinade if desired. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rest the chicken: Transfer thighs to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep skin crispy and meat juicy.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before marinating and again before cooking for extra crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan or grill to prevent soggy skin. Let chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices and keep skin crispy. Adjust sriracha amount to control heat level. For oven method, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes skin side up, then broil 2-3 minutes to crisp skin.

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, grilled chicken thighs, crispy chicken skin, easy chicken recipe, spicy chicken, summer grilling

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