Spicy Honey Baked Chicken - Cooked by Julie - Episode 33

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective substitute for cooking.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and still flavorful.

Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika in a bowl.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Rub the combined spices onto both sides of the chicken thighs, massaging them in.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Cover the chicken and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.

Prepare the honey glaze by mixing honey and soy sauce together until it forms a syrup.

After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush it with the honey soy sauce, ensuring to get it under the skin.

Return the chicken to the oven uncovered and bake for another 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens