Description
A sticky, caramelized chicken dish with a perfect balance of honey and BBQ flavors, ideal for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (24 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 kg (2.2 lb) bone-in thighs
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 60 ml (¼ cup) honey
- 120 ml (½ cup) BBQ sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne or 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Brush chicken with glaze and transfer to a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 8–12 minutes, brushing halfway through.
- Remove from oven, brush a final coat of glaze, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
Notes
For best results, glaze in the last 8-10 minutes of cooking to avoid burning. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 74°C (165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg