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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs glazed with savory honey and garlic sauce

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Warm, golden chicken thighs glazed in a sweet, garlicky sauce are a comforting dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs For best taste and juiciness.
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey Sweet base for the sauce.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning the chicken.
  • a pinch red pepper flakes For a little heat.
Serving Suggestions
  • Steamed rice or mashed potatoes To soak up the sauce.
  • Steamed broccoli or green beans For color and nutrition.
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar or lemon juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and brown the thighs skin-side down for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
  2. Flip and brown the other side for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the thighs, let it bubble for 1 minute.
  4. Transfer skillet to oven or move thighs and sauce to a baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken once or twice, until thighs reach 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is sticky.
  6. If sauce needs thickening, pour out a little, simmer on the stove until syrupy, and spoon back over the chicken.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Taste the sauce before baking to adjust the flavor balance. Watch the oven last minutes to avoid burning the honey. Let chicken rest for juices to settle.