Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs bring restaurant-quality dinner right to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum taste. Juicy chicken gets glazed in a sweet and savory sauce that makes your family crowd around the dinner table eager for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Supporting Flavors:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 green onions
Cooking Essentials:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Submerge your 4 chicken thighs completely in this marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and set aside ¼ cup of marinade for sauce. Transfer reserved liquid to a small saucepan and simmer on medium heat for 5-6 minutes until it reduces and thickens slightly.
- Heat your oven to 400F. Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6 minutes until skin turns crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip chicken thighs. Pour remaining marinade over the meat. Transfer skillet directly into preheated 400F oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle reduced sauce over thighs and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Give the chicken plenty of time to marinate for maximum flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry before searing to help achieve a crispy, golden-brown skin that seals in juices.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-37 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg