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Colorful plate featuring glazed honey garlic chicken thighs with a golden-brown crispy exterior, topped with caramelized garlic slices and drizzled with glossy honey sauce, served alongside steamed greens and lemon wedges, styled on a rustic wooden table with vibrant lighting emphasizing the savory glaze and tender textures.

Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked to perfection with a savory honey garlic glaze, offering a crisp exterior and tender interior, ideal for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
  7. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, basting halfway through, until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Adjust garlic and honey quantities for preferred sweetness and garlic intensity.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking, Searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg