Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are your ticket to a quick, mouthwatering dinner that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, these tender chicken thighs come together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot chicken thighs with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy skin later.
- Generously sprinkle each chicken thigh with ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅙ teaspoon paprika on both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F until the oil shimmers and appears glossy.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown crust for 6-7 minutes.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook the other side for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, whisk together ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar in a separate bowl.
- Optional: Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water to create a thickening slurry for your sauce.
- Pour honey garlic sauce over chicken thighs in the skillet, allowing it to simmer and glaze for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to lock in juices.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry helps the seasoning stick better and ensures a crispy exterior when cooking.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, as they stay more tender than boneless versions.
- Adjust the honey garlic sauce to your taste by adding more garlic for intensity or a splash of soy sauce for extra depth.
- For a low-carb option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener and serve with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg