Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sriracha sauce; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish; 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish; 4 cups cooked rice, for serving

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This easy, flavor-packed dish creates a beautiful caramelized exterior while keeping the chicken tender and moist inside, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

FusionDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinPaleoLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 green onions, sliced, for garnish
1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
4 cups cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1

Season 8 patted dry bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
4

Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
5

Reduce heat to medium-low and add 6 minced garlic cloves around the chicken. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
6

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sriracha sauce.
7

Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
8

Cook, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
9

Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the sauce and stir until melted, creating a richer sauce.
10

Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced, for garnish green onions and 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds.
11

Serve over 4 cups for serving cooked rice, spooning extra sauce over the chicken and rice.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs reach?

For Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 8. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for rice vinegar in Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs?

The entry for Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs calls for 1 tbsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs uses 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry.

Can I make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs comes from 1 tsp sriracha sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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