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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to crispy perfection and coated in a sticky, sweet honey garlic glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add chicken thighs skin-side down, pressing gently for even contact. Cook without moving for 7-9 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes. (12-14 minutes total)
  4. While chicken cooks, mix honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
  5. Pour glaze over chicken in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, spooning glaze over thighs occasionally until thick and sticky. (5 minutes)
  6. Remove pan from heat and let chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Press chicken down while searing for even browning. Reduce heat when adding glaze to prevent burning. Let chicken rest after cooking to lock in juices. For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

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