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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

These crispy honey garlic chicken thighs are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels a little special without asking for much from you. The chicken gets golden and juicy, then gets coated in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce that clings to every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
  • 2 tbsp oil for searing
  • 1 3/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 /4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 /4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 /2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then lightly dust the skin with cornstarch if you want extra crispness.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and let it cook without moving it until the skin turns deeply golden and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for a few minutes.
  • Lower the heat and carefully pour off excess fat if needed. Add garlic, honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, and red pepper flakes, then stir and let it simmer briefly.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Add butter and let it melt into the sauce until everything looks shiny and well coated.
  • Let the chicken cook until fully done and the sauce thickens enough to cling to the thighs. Sprinkle with green onions or sesame seeds before serving.