Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Sweet, Savory, and Irresistibly Delicious
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. This easy, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups
- Knife
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless, skin-on preferred
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- optional sesame seeds for garnish
- optional green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon sauce over chicken. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- Remove lid and let sauce reduce for 5 minutes, basting chicken occasionally.
- Transfer chicken to a platter, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce. Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter option. This recipe can also be baked or grilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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