Easy Honey Spiced Chicken Thighs Are Packed With Flavor
Who doesn’t love a fast and easy recipe that the whole family is crazy for? These Honey Spiced Chicken Thighs are sure to become a regular menu item in your house!
I have to admit, I love to cook, but I dread menu planning. It’s one of those things that I keep putting off in the hopes that someone else might do it. Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. Wouldn’t it be great to just be able to go to the store and magically be able to remember what you have, what you need and what you ate last week so you don’t bore your family to tears? Who’s with me? I must get better about developing a system, but in the meantime, I do have a go-to recipe that I can always count on and that my picky family always loves. I have told several friends about this dish from Nutmeg Nanny and they have all raved about how delicious and easy it is!
Here are my tips for making this dish the perfect go-to.
The first step to having this convenient meal ever-handy is to buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs in bulk and keep them in the freezer. That way, literally, all you have to remember is to thaw the meat ahead of time.
The next step is to make the spice rub in bulk and in advance. I am telling you, it is so delicious, you will want to put it on everything! I have used it on pork loin and have even made a whole chicken in the crockpot using just some olive oil and this rub. The amount of heat is completely customizable to your family’s taste. Try regular chili powder, or mix it up with something more exotic like Chipotle or Aleppo pepper. The recipe also calls for 2 teaspoons of smoked Paprika, which is one of my all time favorite spices. So rich and smoky! But if you want to tone down that flavor a little, just do a teaspoon of smoked Paprika and a teaspoon of regular Paprika and you’ll be good.
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Lastly, the best part it that this dish takes almost no time to cook! The secret is to broil it, turning it twice and finishing it with a delicious apple cider vinegar and honey glaze. The acid and sweetness from the glaze cuts the heat perfectly and you are left with beautifully moist chicken that is full of wonderful, complex flavors. Enjoy!
credit: Nutmeg Nanny
Here’s what you need to make Honey Spiced Chicken Thighs. Remember to make extra spice rub!
- 1 package boneless skinless chicken thighs (you should get about 8 thighs per package)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (regular paprika works well too but smoked brings more flavor)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less if you don’t like heat)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Go visit Nutmeg Nanny for the complete recipe. You won’t regret it!
