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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)

These Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are the perfect weeknight dinner! Juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin is baked in a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 2 lbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended)
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Whisk
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and sear for 2 more minutes.
  3. While chicken sears, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then whisk it into the sauce mixture.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
  5. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra glaze from the pan over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 30gFat: 22gFiber: 0.5g

Notes

For extra crispy skin: Make sure you pat the chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning. Any moisture will prevent the skin from crisping up.
Sauce thickness: If you'd like a thicker, more syrupy glaze, simply remove the chicken from the pan after baking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it reduces.
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