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September 28, 2026

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

Crispy hot honey glazed chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet
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Bone-in chicken thighs roasted until the skin is shatteringly crisp, then brushed with a quick homemade hot honey made with honey, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and a splash of vinegar. Sweet, spicy and addictive.

Prep10 minutesBake35 minutesTotal45 minutesServings4Calories470 kcalCost per serving$2.10

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12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

Roasts the thighs with extra-crispy skin and holds the glaze beautifully.

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Instant-Read Thermometer

Confirms the thighs reach 175°F for juicy, tender meat.

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Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the hot honey: 1/3 cup (115 g) honey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh thyme for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken very dry.
  2. Rub with oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Place skin-side up in a skillet or on a sheet pan.
  3. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the chicken reaches 175°F (80°C).
  4. Meanwhile, warm the honey, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and vinegar in a small pan for 2 minutes.
  5. Brush the hot honey over the chicken, return to the oven 2 minutes, and finish with thyme.

Tips for the best results

Dry skin means crispy skin: pat the thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your heat level.

Nutrition per serving

470calories
Protein
34 g
68% of daily value
Carbs
24 g
9% of daily value
Fat
26 g
33% of daily value

Daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Estimated values per serving of 2 thighs.

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