Description
Sticky, tender Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs glazed in a sweet-savory sauce—easy to make, big on flavor, and perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
To Thicken (Optional):
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden and crisp, about 5–6 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar until thoroughly combined.
- Add Sauce and Bake: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken to a plate and pour the pan juices into a small saucepan. Stir together cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then whisk it into the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Spoon the honey garlic sauce over the baked chicken thighs and serve hot, garnished with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin.
- If your skillet isn’t oven-proof, transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish before baking.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for up to 2 hours before cooking.
- The sauce pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 148mg