Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed with a rich honey and garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs skin-side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes without moving.
- Reduce the heat to medium, flip the chicken, and cook for another 7-10 minutes until the juices run clear or the inside reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken to a plate, and leave about 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat in the pan.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the sauce mixture from earlier and cook until it starts to foam up and thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Serving
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the honey-soy mixture for a few hours or overnight. Adjust the sweetness of the dish by modifying the amount of honey used.