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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

  • Author: Christopher
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet honey and savory garlic, delivering juicy and tender chicken thighs full of flavor. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or casual meals, this dish is simple to prepare and pairs beautifully with a variety of sides for a comforting and delightful dining experience.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Garnish (Optional)

  • 2 chopped green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispy skin, then season generously with black pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 6-7 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently until it thickens slightly.
  4. Cook Through: Return the chicken to the pan, spooning some sauce over the pieces. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the lid and increase heat briefly to thicken the sauce further if needed. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Dry the skin thoroughly to achieve a crispy crust.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing without steaming the chicken.
  • Use bone-in chicken thighs to retain juiciness and richer flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce gently on medium or low heat to prevent burning the honey.
  • Let the chicken rest off heat for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan Searing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Gluten Free Chicken

Find it online: https://easyrecipeplanet.com/honey-garlic-chicken-thighs/