15 Minute Honey Paprika Chicken

5 from 2 votes

15 Minute Honey Paprika Chicken - So so easy! Boneless skinless chicken thighs are rubbed with flavorful spices and broiled (instead of baking) which makes for a crunchy outer crust while remaining tender and juicy inside.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 217.2kcal

Author: Susan Randall

Ingredients

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs*
salt & pepper to taste
2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika highly recommend smoked paprika but if not available you can use regular paprika (sometimes called sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes optional
pinch or more red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon cider vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

Set oven rack at least 4 inches from broiler. Preheat broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with foil ( or spray with cooking spray).
Wash and then pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Salt and pepper each side of chicken. Place chicken thighs on prepared baking sheet.
In a medium bowl mix chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, parsley flakes and red pepper flakes.Sprinkle each side of chicken thighs with spice mixture
In a separate small bowl mix honey and cider vinegar. set aside
Broil chicken for 5-6 minutes and flip over. Broil for an additional 5-6 minutes and flip over one more time. Brush (with a silicon brush or back of a spoon) the honey/vinegar mixture over chicken and broil for an additional 5 minutes ** until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

* You can also use bone in chicken thighs ( with or without skin) . Adjust quantity to 3 lbs. Also adjust the cooking time from 5-6 minutes on each side to 8-9 min per side (with the final honey glaze cooking time remaining 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through)
** For thicker chicken thighs you may need to adjust cooking time accordingly until chicken is fully cooked.

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