Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Juicy bone in chicken thighs cooked in a rich honey garlic butter sauce that caramelizes beautifully. This one pan meal is incredibly flavorful and easy to clean up.
Sticky honey garlic butter chicken thighs made in one pan in under 40 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Chicken
Sauce
Aromatics
Cooking
Seasoning
Garnish
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Dry skin is essential for getting a properly seared golden crust.
Sear Skin Side Down
Heat olive oil in an oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Place chicken skin side down and cook undisturbed for 7 to 8 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy.
Flip and Add Sauce
Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Pour in honey and soy sauce and stir to combine around the chicken.
Bake in the Oven
Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400 degree F oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the glaze is caramelized.
Rest and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the pan sauce over each thigh and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve with rice or steamed broccoli.
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