Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

Irresistibly juicy chicken thighs, golden on the outside and smothered in a sticky, sweet, hot honey sauce inspired by Nashville hot chicken.

By @sailor_bailey

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pieces chicken thighs
• 4 pieces chicken thighs
• 1 cup honey
• 0 hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0 hot honey sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Flip the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
6. While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
7. Stir the sauce until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
8. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken thighs.
9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to absorb the sauce.
10. Serve the hot honey chicken thighs with your choice of sides.