Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
Make Hot Honey Chicken Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
For Cooking
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for a deeper flavor.
Cooking Instructions
- 3
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- 5
Bake Chicken
Flip the chicken thighs and pour the remaining marinade over them. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
