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A close-up of golden-brown chicken thighs glazed with a shiny honey garlic sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions on a white plate

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Discover the irresistible Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe, a perfect blend of sweet honey and aromatic garlic glazed over tender chicken thighs. This quick and easy dinner is ideal for weeknights or weekend gatherings, offering rich flavor and versatility that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with rice, vegetables, or your favorite sides for a complete, satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme if desired.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil to create the honey garlic sauce.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken for a glossy glaze.
  5. Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking or bone-in for extra flavor.
  • Adjust honey amount to favor sweeter or milder glaze.
  • Ensure the skillet is hot enough for crispy searing.
  • Watch sauce closely to prevent burning, especially if thickening.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Searing, simmering
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg