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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

The ultimate comfort food, Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs will satisfy your cravings for a tasty, easy weeknight dinner. With its perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Make it tonight!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 pound broccolini ends trimmed
  • 1 cup rice uncooked (I used Basmati rice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch Casserole Dish

Method
 

  1. In a casserole dish whisk all the marinade ingredients together then add the chicken thighs to it and toss well. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to up to 24 hours.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425℉.
  3. To cook the rice, rinse it first in a few changes of cold water. Rinsing the rice makes the grains less brittle and also removes loose starch making the rice less sticky. In a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid, combine 2 cups of water with the rice over high heat. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Let the rice cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 5 minutes and for as long as 30 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff it with a fork.
  4. To steam the broccolini fill a pot with a few inches of water then insert a steamer basket over the top. Make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccolini and cover. steam for 5 minutes or until tender.
  5. Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish and place in the oven. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Chicken thighs are quick to cook, but if after 20 minutes they are not crispy on the outside and you prefer them crispier, turn the broiler on and broil for about 2 to 3 minutes, keeping an eye on them to not burn.
  6. Serve the chicken thighs over the cooked rice and with broccolini on the side. There will be drippings left over from cooking the thighs, so just spoon that over the chicken and rice. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Marinating time: Minimum 30 minutes, but overnight gives deeper flavor.
  • No Sriracha? Use any hot sauce you like (Frank’s, sambal oelek, even chili oil). Or leave it out for a milder version—still full of flavor.
  • Rice options: I use basmati for its light, fluffy texture, but jasmine, brown rice, or even quinoa all work. Just adjust cook times accordingly.
  • Veggie swaps: No broccolini? No problem. Try broccoli, bok choy, green beans, or even a side salad. Use what you’ve got.
  • Want crispier chicken? Bake uncovered the whole time, and finish under the broiler for 2–3 minutes. Keep an eye on it—honey can burn quickly.
  • Leftovers: Keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen up the sauce.