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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy honey garlic chicken thighs recipe with a perfect balance of sticky sweetness and savory garlic, delivering juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin and a caramelized glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (45 ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (30 ml)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Heat for about 2 minutes until hot but not smoking.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
  4. While the chicken sears, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until blended.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for another 8-10 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken occasionally. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for 1-2 minutes to thicken if needed. Turn off heat and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before cooking for crispy skin. Do not move chicken while searing to develop a golden crust. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Reduce heat when adding sauce to prevent burning. Sauce thickens as it cooks; spoon over chicken for better flavor penetration.

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