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Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Close-up of several juicy Baked Hot Honey Chicken thighs with a dark, sticky glaze piled on a white plate.
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This recipe provides simple steps for making moist, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze using your oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken pieces (breasts or thighs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or similar)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. This helps the glaze adhere and promotes better texture. Rub the chicken lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to create the hot honey glaze.
  4. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Brush about half of the hot honey glaze evenly over all sides of the chicken.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with the remaining glaze.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the glaze is sticky and slightly caramelized.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze mixture.
  • If using chicken breasts, watch the cooking time closely to prevent drying out.
  • Serve this chicken over rice or with a side of roasted broccoli for a complete meal.

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