Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel works best) over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and sear for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the chicken is searing, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). In a separate very small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the water until smooth to create a slurry.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Carefully pour off any excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the thickened glaze. Ensure each piece is well coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer, and the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized. For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
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Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel works best) over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and sear for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the chicken is searing, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). In a separate very small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the water until smooth to create a slurry.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Carefully pour off any excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the thickened glaze. Ensure each piece is well coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer, and the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized. For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min