Description
A cozy and comforting dish that features chicken thighs seared to perfection and coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley or scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the thighs skin-side down and sear for 5–7 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
- Remove the thighs to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, Dijon, and red pepper flakes, letting it bubble gently.
- Return the thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, spooning sauce over them.
- Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the cover, increase heat to medium-high, and baste the thighs as the sauce reduces to a glossy glaze for about 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter, spoon extra sauce over the thighs, and sprinkle with chopped parsley or scallions.
Notes
This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or buttery mashed potatoes. You can also try using skinless chicken for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken thighs, family dinner, homemade recipe, comforting meal