Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
A comforting and simple dish featuring chicken thighs in a sticky honey garlic glaze, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Water
For the chicken
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons Olive or avocado oil, separated
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
For garnish
- Cilantro (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Heat a large, oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and place chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into hot pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the sauce in the pan and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan, coating it with the sauce. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven, garnish with cilantro and green onions, then serve.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken in the sauce beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Honey garlic chicken pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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