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Easy Sweet and Spicy Chicken
4.8 from 24 votes

Easy Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Perfectly spicy with just the right amount of sweetness in this EASY, super flavorful recipe that leave you wanting more!! Crispy skin on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and so GOOD!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Additional Time
7 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds chicken thigh about 6; either with or without skin is fine, boneless
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or to taste
  • 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • pinch cayenne pepper optional and to taste
  • green onions for garnishing, sliced into thin rounds
  • sesame seeds optional for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. To a large oven-proof skillet, add the oil and chicken with the skin down (or the side down where the skin would have been if you're using skinless), and evenly season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is golden browned, about 7 minutes.
  3. While chicken is cooking, to a small bowl, add the honey, sriracha, garlic, optional cayenne, and stir to combine.
  4. Flip chicken over and evenly spoon the honey mixture over the browned side of all chicken pieces.
  5. Place skillet in oven and bake for about 16 to 22 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and done (165F). Exact cooking time will vary on the size of the pieces and exactly how browned/done they were going into the oven.
  6. Garnish with green onions, optional sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g (112%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 548mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.