Dairy-Free Hot Honey Chicken
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this irresistible Dairy-Free Hot Honey Chicken recipe, where crispy, seasoned chicken thighs meet a glossy, spicy-sweet hot honey glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts, this dish is seasoned with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, then roasted to golden perfection with tantalizingly crackling skin. The star of the show is the homemade hot honey glaze, crafted with real honey, apple cider vinegar, and a fiery kick of red pepper flakes, offering the perfect balance of sweet heat. With no dairy in sight, this recipe is ideal for those with dietary restrictions, yet satisfying for everyone at the table. Quick to prepare and oven-baked for minimal fuss, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted veggies, a crisp green salad, or buttery mashed potatoes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub each piece with olive oil, then generously coat with the spice mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed and the honey is smooth.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the hot honey glaze generously over the chicken thighs, making sure to coat each piece well.
Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, sweet flavors of the dairy-free hot honey chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 168.3 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.2 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3111 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.4 g | ||
| Protein | 202.0 g | 404% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2397 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
