Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs
Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs balance gentle heat and nutty richness, with a touch of soy and garlic that bakes into a glossy, caramelized crust over juicy meat. The sweetness and spice make it especially satisfying alongside rice or noodles. Serve this for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want bold flavor without much fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter powder and water until smooth. Stir in the hot honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder until well combined. Add the chicken thighs and turn them in the marinade so both sides are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Place the chicken thighs in an oven-proof dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 3873.7 kcal High 194%
- Protein 771.59 g Good Source 1543%
- Carbohydrate 12.43 g 5%
- Total Fat 87.96 g High 113%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2543.27 mg High 848%
- Sodium 7165.61 mg High 312%
- Dietary Fiber 3.35 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.3 g --
- Added Sugars 1.43 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 2.87 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 297.83 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.96 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Hot Honey Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Hot Honey, and Powdered Peanut Butter. Each serving provides about 3873.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Hot Honey, Powdered Peanut Butter, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3873.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Hot Honey–Peanut Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 3873.7 calories and 771.59 g of protein, or 1543% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 7165.61 mg (312% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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