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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, golden chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw wildflower honey preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan without overcrowding. Cook for 7-9 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5 minutes; the chicken will be mostly cooked but not fully done.
  5. While the chicken cooks, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the glaze over the chicken in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the chicken as it simmers for 4-5 minutes until thick and sticky.
  7. Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C). If needed, cover and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra glaze over the top and garnish with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. If glaze starts to burn, lower heat. Rest chicken on a wire rack to keep skin crispy. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.

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