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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for a Sweet Savory Feast

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs combine the sweetness of honey with savory garlic for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Honey Adjust amount based on taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce For saltiness and umami
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For nutty aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For topping
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Marinate chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish with marinade for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  5. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Flip chicken thighs and pour any remaining marinade over. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Baste the chicken with pan sauce halfway through baking.
  8. After baking, let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, great for meal prep and perfect for busy weeknights.

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