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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Thighs (Sheet Pan Dinner)

Close-up of three pieces of glazed hot honey chicken with a sticky, caramelized, and slightly charred coating.
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Make irresistible crispy hot honey chicken thighs using a simple sheet pan method. This easy chicken dinner delivers a perfect balance of sweet heat and crunchy texture for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs very dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a crispy exterior.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This is your dry coating mix.
  4. In a second shallow dish, whisk the egg and milk together.
  5. Dredge each chicken thigh first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then dip it into the egg wash, and finally coat it again thoroughly in the flour mixture. Press the coating onto the chicken to help it adhere.
  6. Place the coated chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth and just beginning to simmer. Remove from heat.
  9. After 30 minutes of baking, carefully flip the chicken thighs. Brush half of the hot honey sauce evenly over the tops of the chicken.
  10. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  11. Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Brush the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • Serve this sweet and spicy chicken over rice or with roasted vegetables for a complete sheet pan chicken dinner.
  • If you prefer boneless chicken, use chicken breasts or tenders, reducing the total cook time by about 10-15 minutes.

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