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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (45ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (12g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste (5g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil (15ml)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. (5 minutes)
  2. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic paste until smooth. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. (3 minutes)
  5. Place chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet, pressing lightly for even contact. Cook without moving for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and releases easily. (6-8 minutes)
  6. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the glaze evenly over the chicken. (1 minute)
  8. Simmer gently, spooning glaze over the chicken occasionally, until glaze thickens and coats the thighs, about 6-8 minutes. (6-8 minutes)
  9. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). If not done, cover and cook a few more minutes on low heat. (2-3 minutes if needed)
  10. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices. (5 minutes)
  11. Serve chicken hot, drizzled with any remaining glaze from the pan.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Use medium-high heat for searing and reduce heat before adding glaze to prevent burning. Rest chicken after cooking for juicy meat. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Maple syrup can replace honey for refined sugar-free option. Optional additions include red pepper flakes for heat or sesame seeds for garnish.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, sweet glaze chicken, weeknight meal, garlic chicken recipe

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