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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs sitting in small pools of dark amber glaze, garnished with white sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
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The Ultimate Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Achieve golden-brown pan-seared Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs in just 30 minutes. Featuring perfectly caramelized edges, roasted garlic cloves, and a thick, glossy dark amber glaze, this simple skillet dinner is a sweet and savory masterpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless skinless chicken thighs Patted dry.
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil For searing.
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) kosher salt For seasoning.
  • 0.5 tsp (1g) black pepper For seasoning.
  • 6 whole cloves garlic Peeled, for pan-roasting.
  • 0.33 cup (80ml) honey
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves (12g) garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch Whisked with 1 tbsp cold water.
  • 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter Cold.
  • 1 tbsp (9g) white sesame seeds Toasted.
  • 2 stalks (30g) green scallions Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • 1 Dark Matte Skillet Cast iron or hard-anodized aluminum for optimal searing.
  • 1 Stainless Steel Tongs For carefully flipping the chicken without tearing the crust.

Method
 

Step by Step Cooking Directions
  1. Thoroughly pat the boneless skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a good crust. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a dark matte skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until deeply golden-brown and charred on the bottom.
  3. Flip the chicken thighs and reduce the heat to medium. Tuck the whole peeled garlic cloves into the empty spaces in the skillet to roast in the juices.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Pour the mixture directly into the skillet over the chicken.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch and water slurry. Allow the sauce to simmer and bubble for 3 to 4 minutes until it transforms into a thick, sticky, glossy dark amber glaze. Baste the chicken continuously.
  6. Remove from heat and swirl in the cold butter until melted. Generously sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds and fresh chopped green scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 34gFat: 14gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet to achieve the most visually appealing charred, caramelized edges.
Do not turn your heat too high once the honey goes in, as sugar burns very quickly.
Keyword Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs,skillet chicken,Sticky Chicken

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