Roasted Chicken Thighs With Hot Honey and Lime

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Hot Honey and Lime

These sweet and spicy chicken thighs pack enormous flavor using only a handful of pantry ingredients. Generously seasoned with salt, pepper, and onion and garlic powders, they’re roasted at a high temperature to maximize the crispiness of the skin. Halfway through cooking, the chicken is brushed with a butter-and-hot-sauce blend. Finally, honey and lime zest are whisked into the remaining hot sauce butter to coat the fully baked chicken thighs. A squirt of tangy lime juice provides balance and the perfect finishing touch. Serve with a simple and refreshing cucumber salad or coleslaw.

Ingredients

  • bone-in

    skin-on chicken thighs

    3 lb
  • salt and black pepper
  • onion powder
    ½ tsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • butter

    melted, unsalted or salted

    2 tbsp
  • hot sauce

    see tip

    2 tbsp
  • lime
    1
  • mild honey
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, season the chicken all over with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Arrange the chicken skin side up then roast until browned, 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    While the chicken is roasting, combine the melted butter and hot sauce and whisk to combine; transfer half to a separate bowl and set aside for later. After the chicken has roasted for 20 minutes, brush the chicken all over with the remaining butter mixture. Continue roasting until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven.

  3. 3

    Zest the lime, then cut it in half. Add the honey and 1 teaspoon lime zest to the reserved butter-hot sauce mixture and whisk to combine, then brush over the chicken thighs and squeeze the lime juice on top. Serve immediately.

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Hot Honey and Lime

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Hot Honey and Lime

846 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that doesn't compromise on bold flavors? These Roasted Chicken Thighs with Hot Honey and Lime deliver an irresistible sweet and spicy kick with minimal effort, using only a handful of pantry ingredients.

What makes this recipe truly stand out is its smart layering of flavors and textures. Roasting the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs at a high temperature ensures beautifully crispy skin. The strategic application of a butter and hot sauce glaze halfway through cooking, finished with sweet honey and fresh lime zest, builds incredible depth that sets this dish apart.

You can expect succulent, juicy chicken thighs crowned with perfectly crisp, golden-brown skin. Each bite offers a delightful dance of sweet, fiery heat from the honey and hot sauce, beautifully cut by the vibrant acidity of fresh lime juice. Generously seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, these chicken thighs offer enormous flavor, making them a satisfying main course that’s both quick and easy enough for any weeknight.

While this recipe is built around bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and crispy skin, you can absolutely customize it to your taste. Feel free to use your favorite hot sauce, adjusting the amount to your preferred spice level, or try different varieties for unique flavor profiles. You can also vary the amount of mild honey to make it sweeter or less so, but always include that final squirt of tangy lime juice for crucial balance.

Serve these flavorful chicken thighs with a simple and refreshing cucumber salad or a crisp coleslaw to complete a balanced and satisfying meal. They're ideal for a casual dinner or a quick, flavorful lunch.

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