Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Sweet, savory, and irresistibly sticky, these honey garlic chicken thighs make for an easy and flavorful dinner. With a simple sauce of honey, garlic, and soy, this recipe is perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

📋 Ingredients:

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6–8 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook another 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar (if using). Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 4: Coat the Chicken

Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for another 5 minutes, turning occasionally to coat evenly.

Step 5: Serve

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

✅ Tips for Best Honey Garlic Chicken:

Use bone-in thighs for juicier meat.
Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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