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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, sticky honey garlic chicken thighs with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The skin crisps up beautifully while the glaze caramelizes into a luscious coating.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey (about 85 g)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes until browned. Lower heat if pan gets too hot.
  5. While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Turn heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the chicken repeatedly to coat.
  7. Let chicken cook in the glaze for 5-7 minutes, spooning sauce often until glaze bubbles and thickens into a sticky coating. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer; chicken is done at 165°F (74°C) internally.
  9. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the top before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent soggy skin. Add glaze only after chicken is mostly cooked to avoid burning sugars. If glaze thickens too fast, add a splash of water and lower heat. For extra crispy skin, finish under broiler 1-2 minutes watching closely.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken thighs, sticky glaze chicken, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, gluten-free option

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