Fireball Chicken

Turn up the heat with this irresistibly bold and sticky Fireball Chicken! Perfectly seared bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce made from Fireball whiskey, honey, soy sauce, and a fiery kick of sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes. Infused with aromatic garlic, ground ginger, and smoked paprika, this dish balances complexity and flavor in every bite. Baked to juicy perfection in an oven-safe skillet, the chicken is basted throughout cooking to create a caramelized, mouthwatering glaze. Finished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a pop of color and crunch, this dish is a show-stopping main course that's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Pair it with fluffy white rice or roasted vegetables for a meal that's guaranteed to impress. Keywords: Fireball Chicken recipe, sticky glazed chicken, spicy whiskey chicken, easy oven-baked chicken thighs.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 0.5 cup Fireball whiskey
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together Fireball whiskey, honey, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.

Step 3

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the prepared Fireball glaze over the chicken in the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top of each thigh.

Step 6

Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 7

Every 10 minutes during baking, baste the chicken with the sauce to enhance the flavor and create a sticky glaze.

Step 8

Once cooked, carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot with rice or roasted vegetables, and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	921 grams (921.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2233

Total Fat 126.00g	162%
Saturated Fat 31.40g	157%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 486mg	162%
Sodium 2809mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 105.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 3.30g	12%
Total Sugars 93.60g
Protein 117.20g	234%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1539mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 20.8%