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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A simple and satisfying recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water (to loosen glaze if needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Small handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 7-9 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  5. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  6. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the glaze over the thighs as it bubbles. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F / 74°C) or pierce the thickest part to ensure juices run clear.
  8. Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before cooking is crucial for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even crispiness. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it. Use medium or lower heat when adding glaze to prevent burning.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, honey glaze, garlic chicken, gluten-free, dairy-free

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