Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken: The Best Easy Comfort Food
Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that is both easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, hot honey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 750 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: crispy chicken, hot honey chicken, comfort food