Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and delicious recipe for chicken thighs with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes without moving.
- Reduce the heat to medium, flip the chicken, and cook for another 7-10 minutes until the juices run clear or the inside reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken to a plate, and leave about 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat in the pan.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the sauce mixture from earlier and cook until it starts to foam up and thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Serving
- Serve immediately with plain rice or mashed potatoes, and add steamed vegetables or a simple salad on the side.
- Spoon extra glaze over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry to get crispy skin. Use a hot pan and do not move the chicken while browning the skin. Measure the sauce and taste it; add a little more soy for salt or more honey for sweetness. Watch the garlic closely so it does not burn. Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F inside the thickest part. To store, cool the chicken to room temperature, then put in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.