Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and coated in a sticky, sweet honey sriracha glaze, then baked until tender and garnished with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and season liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in a cold skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes without disturbing them.
4. Whisk together the honey and sriracha hot sauce in a small bowl.
5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 10 minutes.
6. Transfer the chicken to a baking tray, drizzle generously with the honey sriracha sauce on both sides, and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, baste with remaining sauce if desired, and bake for 5 more minutes.
8. Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.