Sweet, spicy, and rich with flavor, these chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with sautéed spinach or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.
Hot Pepper Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs
Sweet, spicy, and rich with flavor, these chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with sautéed spinach or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup honey
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
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Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet. Add the ginger, green onions, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook for about a minute and add the chicken to the pan.
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Cook the chicken until browned on both sides and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, leaving the remaining ingredients in the pan. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
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While the chicken is in the oven, add the broth and honey to the pan the chicken was cooked in. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer until reduced by about half.
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When the chicken is done, serve it drizzled with the honey glaze.
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