Sweet and Spicy Caramelized Chicken Thighs

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 °C).

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

Place chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to ensure even coating.

Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan and stir to combine.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the sauce for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove from heat.

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is browned and crispy.

Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes on the other side.

Pour the hot honey butter sauce over the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

Cook the chicken in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.

Using a spoon, carefully drizzle sauce from the skillet over top of the chicken, then turn on the oven broiler and broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes until the exterior is browned and caramelized.

If desired, garnish the chicken thighs with fresh chopped parsley before serving.