Hot Honey Chicken Thighs (Sticky, Spicy, and Wildly Addictive)

When dinner needs to go from “meh” to “you made what now?”

These hot honey chicken thighs hit that perfect spot where spicy and sweet flirt hard. You get crispy golden skin, a sticky honey glaze with a whisper of chili heat, and a finish so satisfying you’ll be licking the skillet. No judgment.

One pan. No oven. No problem.

Ingredients:

• 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt + pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sear chicken skin-side down 7–8 mins until golden. Flip and cook 5 more mins. Remove.

3. Lower heat. Melt butter. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook 1 minute.

4. Stir in honey and vinegar. Simmer until thickened.

5. Return chicken to pan. Spoon glaze over pieces. Simmer 3–4 more minutes.

6. Serve hot. Extra sauce? Drizzle it on everything.

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Final Thought:

This dish is what happens when fried chicken and hot wings sneak off and make something scandalous. It’s not just dinner—it’s a whole mood. Save the napkins. You’ll need ‘em.