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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs cooked to perfection in a skillet with a sweet and savory glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar. This quick and easy stovetop recipe yields juicy, flavorful chicken with a sticky, caramelized sauce that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a crisp skin when cooked. Set aside.
  2. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well and set the mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cook Chicken Skin-Side Down: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan and cook without moving them for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  4. Flip and Continue Cooking: Reduce heat to medium, flip the chicken thighs over, and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes until the juices run clear or the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring they are fully cooked.
  5. Remove Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, leaving roughly 2 tablespoons of rendered chicken fat in the pan for flavor.
  6. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, but not burned.
  7. Add Sauce and Glaze: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan and cook until it foams and thickens into a glaze consistency, which will continue to thicken as it cools.
  8. Glaze Chicken: Return the chicken thighs to the pan, spooning the glaze over the top to coat them evenly.
  9. Serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately while hot and enjoy the sticky, flavorful dish.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry is key to achieving crispy skin.
  • Do not move the chicken thighs when cooking skin-side down to develop a good sear.
  • Make sure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
  • The glaze will thicken more as it cools, so remove from heat once it reaches slightly thick consistency.
  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

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