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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Easy One-Pan Dinner Recipe

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with a crispy skin and a sticky honey garlic glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When the oil shimmers (about 2 minutes), place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan, spacing them apart.
  4. Cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until edges are golden and skin is crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and spoon sauce over the skin. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally to coat and thicken the glaze.
  6. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is thick and sticky.
  7. Remove chicken from pan, spoon remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking for crispy skin. Do not crowd the pan to avoid steaming. Control heat carefully to prevent burning garlic and honey. Let chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices. If sauce is too thin, increase heat briefly to reduce but watch closely to avoid burning.

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