Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

Step 2

Prepare the breading for the chicken by adding the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix to combine.

Step 3

Add all of the ingredients for the firecracker sauce into a separate bowl and mix until combined. Be sure the honey is thoroughly mixed in.

Step 4

Next, coat the chicken in the breading. Dredge each chicken thigh through the flour mixture until completely covered in the flour mixture. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant and hot, add the chicken skin-side down into the olive oil. Brown the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and slowly pour the firecracker sauce over each chicken thigh. The sauce will sizzle, so be careful.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes* or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.