Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that elevates any meal. This dish features tender, juicy chicken thighs generously coated in a luscious hot honey glaze, making it a favorite for both family dinners and entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Hot honey
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice to create the glaze.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the glaze over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting with remaining glaze halfway through.
- Serve hot, drizzling any leftover sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken in half the glaze overnight for deeper flavor.- Adjust heat levels by varying the amount of hot honey used.- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving to retain moisture.