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Easy 5-Ingredient Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and loved by the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  • Optional: pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes
  • Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat if desired. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan. Press down gently with tongs to keep skin flat. Cook without moving for 5-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  5. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  7. Simmer and spoon the sauce over the chicken for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Control heat carefully to avoid burning the honey sauce. If sauce thickens too fast, add a splash of water and lower heat. For extra crispiness, finish under broiler for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Swap soy sauce for tamari to make gluten-free. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy twist. Oven-bake option: after searing, bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.

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