Sticky Chicken Thighs

February 26, 2026

Elevate your weeknight routine with this spicy, sweet, and Sticky Chicken. This one-skillet dinner features succulent chicken thighs coated in a handcrafted spice rub and seared to perfection. Finished with a luscious, glossy honey glaze, it’s a 30-minute meal that perfectly balances heat, honey, and heartiness. Serve it with rice and your favorite vegetables.

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE SPICE RUB

2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste

1 teaspoon paprika or to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE CHICKEN

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

sliced green onions for garnish

FOR THE SAUCE

⅓ cup honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

1Combine the spice rub ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.

2Rub the chicken with the prepared spice rub and toss to coat. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

3Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.

4Prepare the honey sauce by combining honey and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl; stir until well incorporated. Remove chicken from heat and pour honey sauce over the chicken thighs, turning to coat.

5Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven and let stand a couple minutes.

6Plate and garnish with green onions.

Recipe from Diethood.

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