Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A delectable one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken thighs in a glossy honey-garlic glaze, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on Choose bone-in for extra flavor and moisture.
- ½ cup honey
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- to taste salt and pepper
Garnishes
- Chopped green onions Optional garnish.
- Sesame seeds Optional garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a resealable bag or a shallow dish, pour the marinade over the chicken, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
Cooking
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken thighs skin-side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken pieces over, pour the remaining marinade into the skillet, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with the sauce.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months, reheating in the oven to retain crispness. For added heat, consider incorporating red pepper flakes.