How to Make Sriracha Honey Chicken Legs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of bold and flavorful dishes, then this Sriracha Honey Chicken Legs recipe is just for you. These juicy and tender chicken legs are coated in a mouthwatering combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a new recipe to spice up your weeknight meals, this dish is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken legs, skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine chicken legs, olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix chicken legs until coated and arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Combine honey, butter, sriracha sauce, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until butter is melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into a large bowl. Transfer chicken from the baking sheet to the bowl using tongs; toss until coated with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 166mg
    • Sodium: 1439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 428mg