Honey Spice Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Honey Spice Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe begins by combining honey, cider vinegar, and a spice mix of chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt to create a glaze. The skinless chicken thighs are arranged on a roasting pan or foil-lined baking sheet, optionally on racks to allow drainage. The chicken is brushed with about half of the glaze before baking in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, the chicken thighs are removed and brushed with the remaining glaze, then returned to the oven for an additional 20 minutes of roasting. This two-stage basting process builds a flavorful and slightly sticky coating that combines sweet and savory spice notes. The roasting time ensures the chicken is cooked through and tender.
The balance of honey's sweetness with smoky and spicy seasonings provides a complex flavor profile that complements the rich chicken thighs. Serving the thighs hot allows enjoying the caramelized glaze at its best. The glaze is applied only during cooking to avoid contamination risks.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thigh $4.16, about 4 lbs
- 1/3 cup honey $0.59
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar $0.06
- 1 Tbsp chili powder $0.15
- 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder $0.08
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika $0.02
- 1/2 tsp cumin $0.03
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
- 1 tsp salt $0.02
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine everything except the chicken thighs (honey, cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin, and salt). Stir until combined.
- Remove the skin from the chicken thighs if desired. Place the chicken thighs either on a roasting pan or a baking sheet covered with foil. A roasting pan can be simulated by placing wire cooling racks over a baking sheet to allow juices to fall below the chicken. Brush the honey spice mixture over the surface of the chicken thighs, using about half of the total honey mixture.
- Place the chicken thighs in the fully preheated oven. Roast for about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and use the remaining honey spice mixture to brush on a second coat. Return the chicken to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not add any glaze after cooking because it is contaminated by raw chicken juices.
- Apply all glaze before or during cooking to ensure food safety.
- Using wire racks over a foil-lined baking sheet helps juices drain away, preventing sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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