Paleo Hot Honey Chicken
Spice up your mealtime with Paleo Hot Honey Chicken, a sweet-and-savory dish that balances rich, crispy chicken thighs with a fiery, flavorful glaze. Seared to golden perfection and oven-baked until juicy, these chicken thighs are seasoned with aromatic garlic powder and smoky paprika before being drizzled in a luscious hot honey sauce made from real honey, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. A sprinkle of fresh thyme adds an herbaceous finish to this naturally gluten-free, paleo-friendly recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this mouthwatering chicken pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad. Ready in under an hour, this dish is as simple to make as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for about 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Flip the chicken and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey glaze.
In a small saucepan, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is warm and well combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh thyme leaves.
Once the chicken is done, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
Drizzle the hot honey glaze generously over the chicken thighs.
Serve the Paleo Hot Honey Chicken warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3075 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.1 g | ||
| Protein | 235.6 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2332 mg | 50% | |
*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.
