🍯 What Makes This Recipe So Good
Honey sriracha chicken is a simple, yet flavorful entrée. The honey sriracha sauce has the perfect blend of sweet and spicy that’s so irresistible, you’ll be wanting to eat spoonfuls of it! Combined with the moist chicken thighs, every bite is packed full of delicious flavor.
This method for cooking chicken thighs is absolutely delicious! Searing the chicken first ensures perfectly crispy skin. Finishing cooking the thighs in the oven ensures perfectly moist and tender meat. It’s an easy and foolproof method to perfectly cooked chicken, every time!
You can pair just about anything with this irresistible chicken. Serve with mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, or even fluffy rice. No matter what you pair it with, even the pickiest of eaters will be begging for more!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
The key to perfectly seared chicken thighs is to leave the chicken alone once you place them in the skillet. After 7 to 8 minutes, the chicken will easily lift from the pan without the skin sticking to the bottom. If you move the chicken too soon, it can end up tearing the deliciously crispy skin.
As I always encourage with any chicken recipe, use an internal meat thermometer. It’s more reliable and less frustrating than going by only cook times. Using a meat thermometer ensures you have fully cooked chicken, and protects you from overcooking or drying out the chicken. Fully cooked chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° Fahrenheit. The key to not overcooking the chicken is to stop cooking once it reaches 165°. The chicken thighs will continue cooking as they rest, reaching the fully cooked temperature. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can use a baking dish for this honey sriracha chicken. Just transfer the seared chicken thighs to a baking dish when time, then return them to the skillet for the final step of the recipe.
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