Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savory sauce made with garlic, honey, and soy sauce. A quick and easy one-skillet dinner perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon sauce over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless thighs can be used with shorter cooking time.
- Add orange juice for a citrus flavor twist.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for a full one-pan meal.
- Can be made with chicken drumsticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 thighs with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
