Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Tender and juicy chicken thighs glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the pan. This simple yet impressive dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort and comes together in under 40 minutes.
Sticky sweet and savory chicken thighs cooked in a luscious honey garlic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Cooking
Seasoning
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with smoked paprika and black pepper. Drying the chicken is essential for achieving a crispy golden skin when it hits the pan.
Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and sear without moving them for 7 to 8 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
Remove the chicken temporarily and reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Finish Cooking in Sauce
Return the chicken thighs to the pan skin side up and spoon the sauce over them. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, basting the chicken every few minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce has thickened into a sticky glaze.
Rest and Serve
Remove the pan from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon additional glaze from the pan over each piece and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
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