Honey Garlic Chicken

Sticky, sweet, savory. The sauce caramelizes into something magical.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down. Cook until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook more. Remove to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Whisk in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  7. Transfer to oven. Bake until chicken reaches 165°F, basting with sauce halfway through.
  8. Let rest . Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice.

Notes

  • Crispy skin: Don't move the chicken while it's searing. Let it sit undisturbed to crisp.
  • Boneless option: Use boneless thighs and reduce oven time to 10-12 minutes.
  • The sauce: It thickens as it cools. Add a splash of water when reheating leftovers.
  • Make it hotter: Add more sriracha or a few dashes of red pepper flakes.
  • Meal prep friendly: Stores well for 4 days. Reheat in the oven to keep skin crispy.

Adapted from Damn Delicious