Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or garlic paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chili crunch, or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a large bowl, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken thighs. Sprinkle generously with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix thoroughly, ensuring all pieces are coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and chili crunch (if using). Whisk well until all ingredients are fully combined and the honey is dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, skin-side down.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on the skin side, until deeply golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
⏱️ 9 min
- 6
Turn off the stovetop heat. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the seared chicken in the pan. Distribute the pats of butter around the chicken in the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste the chicken with the pan sauce one or two times during the baking process to keep it moist and flavorful.
⏱️ 28 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with the delicious pan sauce, which is excellent over rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or garlic paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chili crunch, or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a large bowl, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken thighs. Sprinkle generously with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix thoroughly, ensuring all pieces are coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and chili crunch (if using). Whisk well until all ingredients are fully combined and the honey is dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the hot skillet, skin-side down.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on the skin side, until deeply golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
⏱️ 9 min - 6
Turn off the stovetop heat. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the seared chicken in the pan. Distribute the pats of butter around the chicken in the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste the chicken with the pan sauce one or two times during the baking process to keep it moist and flavorful.
⏱️ 28 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with the delicious pan sauce, which is excellent over rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min